1. By Nathaniel

2. TThe black mamba fits into the reptile and amphibians. TThe black mamba scientific name is dendroaspis polylepsis TThe life span of this snake is over twenty years

3. TThe color of this snake is usually blackish on top and whitish and yellowish on bottom. TThe average weight is about 4 pounds and the height is 8 or 14’ TThis snake is covered in scales the unique part are the fangs because they use them to paralyze there prey then the eat it.

4.  This snake lives in Africa  Over in Africa its almost over 100degrees a day

5.  The black mamba diet includes birds, and mammals such as rats, bats, squirrels, voles, hares, and hyraxes.  The black mamba gets its food by being paitiecently and speedy fast.  This snake lays eggs  This snake can have up to 6 or 17.

6.  The black mamba is the fastest snake with top speed of 12 mph.  The eastern coral snake may be stronger but packs a bigger punch.  This snakes mouth is completely black.