Black Mamba

The black mamba is the longest venomous snake in Africa, with an average length around 8 feet, but may grow to 14 feet. It got its name because of the black inside of its mouth; the actual color of the skin is varied: dull yellowish-green to a gun-metal grey. It is one of the fastest snakes in the world, capable of moving at 10 to 12 mph.The Black mamba is one of the most venomous snakes in the world, with a LD50 of 0.25 mg/kg. Its bite delivers about 100–120 mg of venom on average, however it can deliver up to 400 mg of venom; 10 to 15 mg is deadly to a human adult. The bites from a black mamba can produce enough venom to kill 15-25 people. Mortality rate is nearly 100% unless the snakebite victim is promptly treated with black mamba antivenom or is put on a respirator or ventilator.