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!
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.
