iDendroaspis
Black Mamba
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Elapidae Genus: Dendroaspis
Species
D. angusticeps - Eastern green mamba D. jamesoni - Jameson's mamba D. jamesoni jamesoni D. jamesoni kaimosea D. polylepis - Black mamba D. polylepis polylepis D. viridis - Western green mamba

For other uses, see Mamba (disambiguation).

Mambas, of the genus Dendroaspis, are fast-moving tree-dwelling snakes of Africa. ("Dendroaspis" is literally "tree snake".) The black mamba is the largest venomous snake in Africa, with an extremely potent neurotoxic venom that is often fatal to humans without access to proper first aid and subsequent antivenom treatment. Prior to the availability of antivenom, envenomations by members of this genus had a nearly 100% fatality rate. However, with antivenom being much more available today, fatalities have become much rarer. Mambas will detect and get away from humans as fast as possible. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3264x2448, 3190 KB) Summary Black mamba at Wilmingtons Serpentarium. ... Binomial name Dendroaspis polylepsis The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous snake in the world, with an average length around 8 feet (2. ... Scientific classification or biological classification is how biologists group and categorize extinct and living species of organisms. ... Phyla Subregnum Parazoa Porifera Subregnum Eumetazoa Placozoa Orthonectida Rhombozoa Radiata (unranked) Ctenophora Cnidaria Bilateria (unranked) Acoelomorpha Myxozoa Superphylum Deuterostomia Chordata Hemichordata Echinodermata Chaetognatha Xenoturbellida Superphylum Ecdysozoa Kinorhyncha Loricifera Priapulida Nematoda Nematomorpha Onychophora Tardigrada Arthropoda Superphylum Platyzoa Platyhelminthes Gastrotricha Rotifera Acanthocephala Gnathostomulida Micrognathozoa Cycliophora Superphylum Lophotrochozoa Sipuncula Nemertea Phoronida Bryozoa Entoprocta... {{{subdivision_ranks}}} See below Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates. ... Orders Procolophonia (extinct) Testudines Araeoscelidia (extinct) Avicephala (extinct) Younginiformes (extinct) Sauropterygia Ichthyosauria (extinct) Placodontia (extinct) Nothosauria (extinct) Plesiosauria (extinct) Sphenodontia Squamata Prolacertiformes (extinct) Archosauria Crurotarsi Order Aetosauria (extinct) Order Phytosauria(extinct) Order Rauisuchia (extinct) Order Crocodilia Ornithodira Pterosauria (extinct) Marasuchus (extinct) Dinosauria Order Saurischia Order Ornithischia(extinct) Reptiles are tetrapods... Suborders Lacertilia- Lizards Serpentes - Snakes Amphisbaenia - Worm lizards This article is about the Squamata order of reptiles. ... Families Acrochordidae Aniliidae Anomalepididae Anomochilidae Atractaspididae Boidae Bolyeriidae Colubridae Cylindrophiidae Elapidae Hydrophiidae Leptotyphlopidae Loxocemidae Pythonidae Tropidophiidae Typhlopidae Uropeltidae Viperidae Xenopeltidae Snakes are cold blooded legless reptiles closely related to lizards, which share the order Squamata. ... The Elapidae, or elapids, are a family of highly venomous snakes found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Binomial name Dendroaspis polylepsis The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous snake in the world, with an average length around 8 feet (2. ... Binomial name Dendroaspis viridis The Western green mamba, is a long, thin arboreal snake native to West Africa, including Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire. ... Mamba may refer to: Mamba, a the species of snakes. ... In biology, a genus (plural genera) is a taxonomic grouping. ... For other uses, see Snake (disambiguation). ... A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... It has been suggested that Neurotoxicity be merged into this article or section. ... Wasp stinger, with droplet of venom Venom or zootoxin (literally, animal poison) is any of a variety of poisons used by several groups of animal species, for the purpose of defense and hunting prey. ... A snakebite, or snake bite, is a bite inflicted by a snake. ... Antivenom (or antivenin, or antivenene) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings. ...

The Western green mamba (D. viridis) and Eastern green mamba, (D. angusticeps), although less venomous than the Black mamba (D. polylepis), can also be rapidly fatal. They are slightly smaller, and are arboreal, whereas the latter is primarily terrestrial. Binomial name Dendroaspis viridis The Western green mamba, is a long, thin arboreal snake native to West Africa, including Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Binomial name Dendroaspis polylepsis The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous snake in the world, with an average length around 8 feet (2. ... This article is about the biological organisms known as trees. ...

The black mamba is not named for the color of its body (which is usually a shade of grey), but for the highly pigmented interior of its mouth, which it gapes as a threat display. Many people believe that the Black Mamba will actually chase and attack humans. This is however an utter myth, as humans are their predators, rather than their prey. For that reason, mambas generally avoid contact with humans. However, if a mamba feels threatened by a human, it may defend itself fiercely. Binomial name Dendroaspis polylepsis The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous snake in the world, with an average length around 8 feet (2. ...

In contrast to all other species in this genus, which are arboreal, black mambas reside in hollow insect mounds, abandoned burrows, and rock crevices. They are diurnal. During the day they actively hunt their prey of small mammals, birds and lizards. They return to the same lair nightly. A diurnal animal (dī-ŭrnəl) is an animal that is active during the daytime and sleeps during the night. ...

Mambas are related to the cobras (Elapids), as can be seen during their threat display, when they stretch a slightly smaller 'hood' while gaping their mouth. Unlike most other snakes, mambas will strike repeatedly if cornered, and have been reported to bring down a baby giraffe and a lion with their venom.

Popular Culture

Basketball star Kobe Bryant began referring to himself as "Black Mamba" for his rapid scoring ability and his ability to strike from anywhere. Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American All-Star shooting guard in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. ...

The protagonist of the movie Kill Bill, The Bride, is also called Black Mamba To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

In A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, there is a snake called the Mamba du Mal ("du Mal" means "of evil" in French). An illustration of Klaus (left), Violet (top) and Sunny (right), the Baudelaire siblings, who are the three main characters A Series of Unfortunate Events is a childrens book series, written by Daniel Handler under the pseudonym of Lemony Snicket, and illustrated by Brett Helquist. ... Lemony Snicket is a pseudonym used by author Daniel Handler his childrens book series A Series of Unfortunate Events, as well as a character in that series. ...

External links

• Elapidae
• Animal Planet
• Cobras

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