Mysteries of the Black Mamba: A Quiz for Snake Enthusiasts

Key Points
Welcome to the Black Mamba Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most venomous snakes in the world! This reptile is known for its powerful, fast-acting neurotoxic venom, one of the most rapid among venomous snakes. There have even been documented cases where this snake killed a person in less than 30 minutes.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Black Mambas if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you want to learn more about this fast-moving snake!
Quiz Questions
- What is the average length of a black mamba?
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- 12-14 feet
- 6-9 feet
- 9-11 feet
- 15-17 feet
- What is the average weight of a black mamba?
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- 5-7 pounds
- 11-13 pounds
- 8-10 pounds
- 2-5 pounds
- What is the average lifespan of a black mamba in the wild?
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- 16-18 years
- 19-21 years
- 10-12 years
- 13-15 years
- Where are black mambas commonly found?
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- South America
- Asia
- Australia
- Africa
- What is the primary diet of black mambas?
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- Birds
- Fish
- Insects
- Mammals
- What is the venom of a black mamba primarily composed of?
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- Hemotoxins
- Cardiotoxins
- Neurotoxins
- Cytotoxins
- How fast can a black mamba move?
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- 26-30 mph
- 10-15 mph
- 21-25 mph
- 16-20 mph
- What is the color of a black mamba's scales?
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- Black
- Yellow
- Green
- Brown
- How long can a black mamba grow?
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- Up to 10 feet
- Up to 12 feet
- Up to 14 feet
- Up to 16 feet
- What is the average number of eggs laid by a female black mamba?
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- 6-20 eggs
- 21-25 eggs
- 16-20 eggs
- 26-30 eggs
- How long does it take for black mamba eggs to hatch?
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- 0-1 month
- 4-5 months
- 1-3 months
- 2-4 months
- What is the primary threat to black mambas?
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- Predators
- Poaching
- Disease
- Habitat loss
- How many times can a black mamba strike in a single attack?
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- 7-8 times
- Up to 12 times
- 3-4 times
- 5-6 times
- What is the average length of a black mamba's fangs?
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- .25-1 inches
- 2-3 inches
- 3-4 inches
- 4-5 inches
- What is the average number of black mamba bites that result in death if left untreated?
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- 70-80%
- 50-60%
- 80-90%
- 90-100%
- What is the average number of black mamba bites that require antivenom treatment?
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- 100%
- 110-120%
- 80-90%
- 100-110%
Interesting Black Mamba Facts
This snake is the second-longest venomous snake in the world (the top spot belongs to the King Cobra). It is also one of the most venomous. Some believe it to be the most dangerous snake due to its potent cocktail of neurotoxins that affect the bitten individual within seconds. This toxin, if left untreated, can lead to death within 30 minutes. While most snakes will "dry bite", a bite without venom released to get humans to back off, this is not the case with the black mamba. It is thought they use venom 100% of the time. Read on for more interesting facts.
Types Of Mambas
The black mamba is a species in the family Elapidae, of which there are around 360 species and over 170 subspecies. This snake belongs to the genus Dendroaspis. There are four recognized species although there is only one species of black mamba, Dendroaspis polylepis. These are the three other mamba species, all of which are highly venomous:


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