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The eastern green mamba can be found along the coastal regions of Kenya; South Africa, Eastern Cape Province, KwaZulu-Natal; Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; and the United Republic of Zimbabwe. They prefer tropical rainforests, dune forests, montane forests, and coastal bush habitats. Eastern green mambas like well shaded vegetation within these habitats. […]

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Cobras, in and of themselves, are dangerous enough. But the Indochinese spitting cobra adds that special element of surprise and danger to the mix; and not just the Indochinese cobras are potentially deadly. There are 20 known species of spitting cobra. 10 are found in Africa and 10 are found […]

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Having the reputation of being the deadliest snake in Africa, the black mamba is not only fast, but strikes repeatedly, when cornered. Black mambas are the second largest venomous snake in the world. Can you guess the first? If you guessed the king cobra, you’re correct. Black mambas take up […]

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