Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Eastern Green Mamba
Dendroaspis angusticeps
43.8333, -79.5
Field Notes
Description:
The eastern green mamba is overall glossy green in color with a lighter bright greenish-yellow belly. This is the smallest Mamba (dendroaspis) species, averaging only 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) in length
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_green_mamba
Habitat:
Very rarely seen on the ground these snakes thrive in trees of thickly forested areas.
Notes:
Spotted at Reptilia Inc. Reptile Zoo and Educational Facility in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
This species is native to east coast of southern Africa and occurs throughout much of eastern Africa.
I should prob also mention this snake is highly venomous. The venom consists mainly of neurotoxins, cardiotoxins, calcicludine, and fasciculins.
Comments (21)