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Africa's deadliest Snake? Black Mamba Venom and Natural History

Discussion in 'United States' started by findi, 12 May 2013.

  1. findi

    findi Well-Known Member

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    Hi All,

    As any experienced reptile enthusiast knows, accounts concerning the size and aggressive nature of various snakes are usually highly exaggerated. The Black Mamba, however, comes close to living up to the legends that surround it, and has long been among the most feared of all African snakes. In the course of a lifetime spent working with venomous snakes in the wild and captivity, I’ve come to regard it as deserving of a special degree of respect. Today we’ll take a look at its natural history and behavior. Read more here Africa?s Deadliest Snake? Black Mamba Habits, Venom and Behavior

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    Thanks, Frank
    My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with That Pet Place welcomes Zoologist/Herpetologist Frank Indiviglio to That Reptile Blog | That Reptile Blog
     
  2. snowleopard

    snowleopard Well-Known Member 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Thanks for posting your blog on ZooChat, as it makes for fascinating reading. Cheers!
     
  3. findi

    findi Well-Known Member

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    I appreciate the kind words, thanks very much! best, Frank