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Eastern Green Mamba

Dendroaspis angusticeps

Photo by AnnalisaD
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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.

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Comments (21)
RemuelManaloTaran
wow..... stunning photo annalisaD... Beautiful...... I Love Eastern green mamba,,, my favorite snake.....
AnnalisaD
I just noticed this Thanks KarenL :) happy to share!
KarenL
Congrats Annalisa, your snake was one of the stars of our Facebook quiz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152824578150603&set=a.10151038603515603.770909.10150120463815603&type=1
AnnalisaD
lol just for you Zman I added it! I also included more info about this snake in my notes for those who want to know more.
Scott Frazier
You might just add that it is from Reptila Inc. zoo of Vaughan, Ontario Canada into the notes. Someone may want to go see this snake! Also you could add this spotting to the captive animals mission. Cheers
AnnalisaD
@ S Frazier Reptilia....http://www.reptilia.org/
Scott Frazier
Hello. Great snake! What was the name of the zoo? Thanks

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