East African green mamba
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The East African green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) is one of four species of large, arboreal, venomous snakes found in sub-Saharan Africa. These snakes are known for being slender, agile, and quick, and they are active during the day.1
Green mambas are typically smaller than their black mamba relatives, reaching lengths of 1.5 to 2 meters (approximately 5 to 6.5 feet). They are usually found in trees and are more timid than the black mamba, with no reported attacks on humans. Like other mambas, they can flatten their necks into a narrow hood when threatened. Their diet consists of birds, small mammals, and lizards, and they lay between 5 to 17 eggs.1
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