Eastern Green Mamba
Eastern green mamba is a species of large, extremely venomous snake found in southern Africa and east Africa. The species is diurnal, secretive and arboreal, spending most of its time above the ground. It is relatively sedentary, but is a fast snake. The snake is known to be shy and non- aggressive.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Dendroaspis |
| Scientific Name | Dendroaspis angusticeps |
| Other Names | Common mamba, green mamba, East African green mamba, white-mouthed mamba |
| Length | Male: Around 1.8 m (5.9 ft) Female: Around 2.0 m (6.6 ft) |
| Color | Bright green upper surface with yellowish green underside |
| Distribution | Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, eastern Zimbabwe, eastern Zambia, South Africa, Zanzibar |
| Habitat | Tropical rainforests in coastal lowlands, coastal bush, and dune, montane forest, areas with dense vegetation, wild forest habitats |
| Diet | Birds, eggs, rodents, bats |
| Predators | Mongooses, snake eagles, genets |
| Venom Fact | Highly venomous |
| Breeding Season | April – June |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 4 to 17 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 10 to 12 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Longest recorded lifespan in captivity is 18.8 years |
Eastern Green Mamba Pictures Gallery
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