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Western Green Mamba

Dendroaspis viridis

Photo by KimLomman
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Field Notes

Description:

It is the largest of the arboreal mambas. The average length of an adult snake of this species is between 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) and 2.2 metres (7.2 ft). Most are around 1.8 metres (5.9 ft), but specimens measuring around 2 metres (6.6 ft) are quite common also.

Habitat:

Found at Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

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Thanks, it's one of my favourite snake shots.

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PublishedMay 1, 2013

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