What is the scientific name of the black mamba?
Q: What is the scientific name of the black mamba?
A: The scientific name of the black mamba is Dendroaspis polylepis.
Q: Which family of snakes does the black mamba belong to?
A: The black mamba belongs to the Elapidae family of snakes.
Q: How long can an adult black mamba grow up to?
A: An adult black mamba can grow up to 14 feet (4.3 m) in length.
Q: Why is the black mamba called "black"?
A: The black mamba is called "black" due to the color of the roof of its mouth, not the color of its skin.
Q: In which part of Africa can the black mamba be found?
A: The black mamba lives in the south and east of Africa, as far north as Eritrea and as far west as Namibia, and throughout South Africa.
Q: What is the lifespan of a black mamba?
A: The black mamba lives for 10-11 years.
Q: What is the reputation of the black mamba around the world?
A: The black mamba is known around the world for its dangerous venom and is considered one of the most deadly snakes in the world.
