mambas

Deadly tree snakes

Mambas are highly venomous African snakes of the genus *Dendroaspis*, known for their speed and aggression when threatened.

The black mamba, despite its name, is olive or gray—the "black" refers to the inside of its mouth.

Green mambas are arboreal and bright green.

All species are feared for their potent neurotoxic venom and reputation as among Africa's most dangerous snakes.

snakes

venomous

Producing injected toxins

AfricanOf that southern continent
slitherGlide smoothly, sinuously
fangsSharp piercing teeth

neurotoxic · scales · reptile · deadly · antivenom · coils · strike · arboreal · savanna · bite

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Los Angeles

Southern California metropolis

NBATop-tier American court league
LakersLA basketball franchise
jerseyKnitted pullover garment

Kobe Bryant · championship · court · dunk · fadeaway · mentality · academy · logo · tribute · memorial

candy

chewy

Resisting easy biting

sourSharp, biting taste
fruityHaving orchard flavor
sweetsSugary food items

snack · wrapper · flavors · stretchy · taffy · confectionery · treat · sugar · cherry · strawberry

Categories

reptileslizard, snake, turtle, crocodile, alligator
Dangerous Creaturessharks, lions, tigers, crocodiles, bears
legless creaturessnakes, serpents, worms, slugs, cobras
savannasavanna, grassland, acacia, African savannah, baobab tree
snakescobra, anaconda, boa, viper, python

Opposites

venom mechanism

mambasconstrictors

Snakes killing by compression

pythons · boas · anacondas · ball pythons · boa constrictors

danger level among snakes

mambasgarter snakes

Small striped serpents

corn snakes · rat snakes · milk snakes · king snakes · grass snakes

Phrases

black mambaSwift African pit viper
green mambaVenomous African tree snake

Family

mamba, black mamba

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G