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1. Black Mamba:

Black Mamba in a tree hole

Being famed for their fast movements, aggressiveness and venom toxicity, Black Mamba is widely considered as the deadliest snake in the world. It is the largest venomous snake of Africa and he second largest in the world, the first being King Cobra. They can travel with an incredible speeds up to 12.5 miles an hour (20 km/hr). These snakes are mainly found in the Savannah region, open woodlands and rocky hills of sub-Saharan Africa. Unlike the common perception, these snakes are not black at all and its name is derived the color of its mouth rather than its skin. They color can range from olive green to gray, but are generally in olive green. They can grow to a length of 14 feet (4.5 m) with an average being 8.2 feet (2.5 m). Black Mambas generally feed on small mammals and birds, generally mice, squirrels and bush babies.

Black Mambas are generally shy, nervous and when confronted can escape easily. When they feel that they are threatened, they sometimes rise with their one-third body off the ground, moving swiftly; hisses loudly and never hesitate to bite if it goes on a rage. Black Mambas unlike the other snakes, hit repeatedly this can go to a maximum of 12 strikes. It injects heavy doses of potent cardio and nuero toxic venom consequently paralyzing the opponent with ease. Unlike most of the other poisonous snakes, Black Mamba's venom does not flow through the blood, but, directly attacks the central nervous system leading to the damage of major organs inducing great agony. Death may occur within a short span ranging from 20 minutes to a few hours when untreated.

This fearsome serpent is one of the major causes for numerous deaths in Africa. Before the development of anti venom, the bite was 100% fatal however it was now decreased to 75% (if they receive anti-venom in time). They do not have many enemies and are almost invulnerable however, they are threatened but the destruction of habitat.

Ratings :

Venom toxicity-8

Venom yield-8

Personality-8

Fatality- 9

Deposition - 9

Total score-42




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