Eastern Green Mamba
Dendroaspis angusticeps
Conservation Status
Least ConcernReptilia · Elapidae
About
The eastern green mamba is a highly venomous snake species of the mamba genus Dendroaspis native to the coastal regions of southern East Africa. Described by Scottish surgeon and zoologist Andrew Smith in 1849, it has a slender build with a bright green back and green-yellow ventral scales. Adult females average around 2 metres in length, and males are slightly smaller.
Fun Fact
Eastern green mambas are brilliantly camouflaged in coastal forest canopy and locate prey by detecting the minute heat signatures of birds and small mammals.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in South Africa from the extreme northeastern part of Eastern Cape along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline and into southern Mozambique.
Diet
Eat arboreal lizards.
Lifespan
14 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance