black mamba
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A large venomous snake found in Africa, taxonomic name Dendroaspis polylepis. Despite the name, this species of snake is not black; its colour ranges widely from olive-brown, khaki or grey, sometimes to darker hues, especially when old. The inside of the mouth is black, but in spite of a recent urban legend there is no indication that that has anything to do with the name black mamba
, which is a much older usage than any such suggestion.
black mamba
During the hike the guide told us to stay clear of the black mamba, reminding everyone that this large venomous African snake, Dendroaspis polylepis, is not actually black.
During the hike the guide told us to stay clear of the black mamba, reminding everyone that this large venomous African snake, Dendroaspis polylepis, is not actually black.
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