Characteristics
Is the mamba a vertebrate or invertebrate?
The mamba is a vertebrate, like all snakes.
Where is the mamba on the food chain?
The mamba is near the top of the food chain.
What was the name of the person we mentioned that survived a black mamba bite?
The name of the person that we mentioned that survived a black mamba bite was named Danie Pienaar (In 1998).
What place does the mamba live?
The mamba lives in tropical savannas.
Is the mamba cold-blooded or warm blooded?
The mamba is cold-blooded.
What are the few animals that eat the mamba?
The few animals that eat the mamba are; larger snakes, mongooses, and monitor lizards.
What do mambas get their name from?
The mamba gets it’s name from it’s black mouth.
What area(s) does the mamba live?
The mamba lives on rocky hills/or trees.
Does the mamba lay eggs or give live birth?
The mamba lays eggs.
What does the mamba eat?
The mamba usually eats mice/rats, birds, and smaller snakes from it’s size.
Mambas are the ____ snakes in the world.
Mambas are the fastest snakes in the world.
What country does the mamba live?
Eastern and Southern Africa.
About how many eggs does a mamba lay?
The mamba lays about 6 to 20 eggs.
What snake did I mention as an example of what the mamba eats?
As an example, I mentioned the forest cobra as one of the many small snakes the mamba includes in it’s diet.
Why do mamba’s have no eyelids?
The mamba’s have clear scales to protect their eyes.
Do mambas only live in Africa?
The mambas only live in Africa unless they’re move (which they shouldn’t be moved).
What colour is the black mamba?
The colour of the black mamba is actually brown, though it looks black!
What was the first thing I added on the food chain, and the last?
I first added plants; and on the last, the main source, the sun.
What did we compare mamba’s venom to?
We compared the mamba’s venom to the king cobra; the mamba has stronger venom.
Can the mamba’s live anywhere else other than the savanna?
Yes, they can live in woodlands.