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Green mamba

Amphibians & Reptiles·Reptile

The green mamba is a highly venomous snake species from southern and eastern Africa. The green mamba is a very shy and elusive species that spends most of its time camouflaging in trees waiting for prey like birds, bats, eggs, and small rodents.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span12 - 18 years
  • Body size5 - 8 feet
  • Native habitat Primarily Arboreal of Coastal Southern and East Africa
  • DietBirds, eggs, small mammals
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