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#41218. philmikehokk
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What is the largest poisonous snake in Africa?
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Mambas, Dendroaspis, are venomous African snakes in the same family, Elapidae, as the cobras. They are quick-moving, slender snakes with narrow heads and very large eyes. The four or five species are typically arboreal and large in size, averaging between 1.5 and 2.2 m (5 to 7.25 ft) in length; the black mamba, D. polylepis, is the largest poisonous snake in Africa, reaching a length of 4.27 m (14 ft). Because they may be found on low-lying branches, can move vigorously and rapidly, can crawl or strike with the head held high, and possess an extremely potent venom, mambas are the most feared snakes in Africa.
 http://www.4to40.com/earth/geography/htm/reptilesindex.asp?counter=28
Nov 17 03, 6:49 AM
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