Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Dendroaspis polylepis
Range
Sub-Saharan areas of south and east Africa
Location in the Zoo
Reptile and Amphibian House
Cool Animal Fact
Black mambas move extremely quickly – up to 12 mph!
Jan. 7-8 : The Zoo will be closed for our annual maintenance day and staff appreciation day.
All Animals
Black Mamba
These snakes vary in color from gray to brown, and they get their name from the blue-black color of the inside of their mouth, which they display when threatened.
