The African black mamba is one of the world’s most dangerous snakes.
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The blackmamba, in particular, is among the most venomous snakes in the world and one of the most aggressive.
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He miffs the blackmambawith his torchlight.
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Although its scientific name seems to be indicative of tree climbing, the blackmambais rarely an arboreal snake.
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Antivenom therapy is the mainstay of treatment for blackmambaenvenomation.
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When cornered or threatened, the blackmambacan put up a fearsome display of defense and aggression.
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Although antivenom saves many lives, mortality due to blackmambaenvenomation is still at 14%, even with antivenom therapy.
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In addition, thismambaspecies' venom may also have hemotoxic and myotoxic components to it.
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Many people believe that the blackmambawill chase and attack humans.
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Mambawas launched in 1953 in packs of six.
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Mambacelebrates 10 years of thrills with special events throughout the season.
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Though the blackmambahas a reputation for being very aggressive, like most snakes it usually attempts to flee from humans unless threatened.
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Although all commonly prey on snakes, there are two species in particular that do so with high frequency, including preying on black mambas.
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If the prey attempts to escape, the blackmambawill follow up its initial bite with a series of strikes.
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Also, the black mamba's venom has been known to cause paralysis.
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If this endeavor to scare away the attacker fails, the blackmambamay strike repeatedly.
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