Africa's Deadliest Snake

Some of the most toxic venomous snakes in Africa are not necessarily dangerous to humans, either because they are shy and avoid contact, or they live in remote areas and are not widely distributed. Africa is a huge continent with a variety of habitats, from deserts to rainforests. It supports several species and subspecies of venomous snakes, in different geographic areas. It is very difficult to obtain accurate statistics on snakebites in the region due to the lack of modern medical facilities and public health information. It is estimated however, that many people are bitten and die as a result of their envenomation each year. And one of the snakes that causes the most victims in Africa is the Black Mamba. Black Mamba get their name not from their skin color, which tends to be olive green to gray, but rather because of the dark blue color of the inside of their mouths, which they display when threatened. The black mamba is considered the deadliest snake in the world. This snake is known for its aggressiveness and accurate and deadly attack. The black mamba is the fastest land snake in the world, capable of reaching speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour. She can attack her victim up to 12 times in a row. Just two drops of the venom are enough to kill an adult human. Black mamba venom is loaded with neurotoxins that shut down the nervous system, paralyzing the victim completely. Without the serum, the probability of death is 100%. The time of death can vary from less than half an hour to up to four hours. However, if the serum is not applied within the first 20 minutes, it becomes almost impossible to reverse the poisoning. As you can see, black mambas are definitely not the type of pet you would want to have. That's why they are the deadliest snakes in Africa!

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