27K views · 307 reactions | It's so nice to see a Black Mamba in nature. What is even better is the appreciation from the onlookers and no one mentioning "killing" Video not ours, but was sent on by someone else. Credit for the video goes to "Unknown" | African Reptiles and Venom | Facebook

8.3K views · 81 reactions | This black mamba was not happy after I extracted the venom from it. Typical long drawn out hiss from a black mamba. Heed the warning if you don’t know how to handle these snakes. It has a fast acting neurotoxic venom that could put you in respiratory distress in as little as 30-45 minutes. The venom will be delivered to SAVP the government laboratory that manufactures polyvalent antivenom. | African Reptiles and Venom | Facebook

494K views · 5.7K reactions | Top Herpetologist Reveals Secrets of Black Mamba Venom Extraction. Witness the extraction of potent snake venom from a black mamba. This dangerous process showcases how they're milking snakes to obtain this valuable resource. | Robert Wedderburn Productions | Facebook

The iconic Black Mamba. This is the largest venomous snake in Africa, reaching lengths of up to 4.5 meters, although individuals longer than 3.8 meters are uncommon. Despite its fearsome reputation, it is actually a shy and elusive species, typically fleeing from danger. However, if cornered, it can become aggressive and strike multiple times. It is diurnal, often seen basking near the entrance of an anthill or a large rock crevice, where it can quickly retreat if disturbed. When threatened, it