| Snake Name | Black Mamba |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroaspis polylepis |
| Common Names | Common Black Mamba, Black-mouthed Mamba |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | - |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Subfamily | Elapidae |
| Genus | Dendroaspis |
| Species | D. polylepis |
| Venom Type | Dendrotoxin |
| Native Place / Home | Africa |
| Size | Up to 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Weight | Up to 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) |
| Average Life Span | 11 years or more |
| Facts | Amongst the Fastest Snake of the World, 20km /hour |
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