Thursday, March 27, 2014

Green mamba




Green mamba
Green mamba is the 2nd most venomous snake in Africa . It has long fangs. It's mouth is white not like black mamba . It eats rats and rabbits. It gas enemies like eagle .


Etymology

The generic nameDendroaspis, is derived from Ancient Greek words – Dendro, which means "tree",and aspis (ασπίς) or "asp", which' is understood to mean "shield", but it also designate "cobra" or simply "snake". In old text, aspis or asp was used to refer to Naja haje (in reference with the hood, like a shield). Thus, "Dendroaspis" literally means tree snake, which refers to the arboreal nature of most of the species within the genus



Biology

Male eastern green mambas are generally slightly larger than females.The species has two enlarged venom fangs fixed to the front of the mouth and solid teeth in both jaws. It has very smooth scales, is thin and elegant with a very distinctive head that is long and rectangular and they have a long thin tail. Their eyes are medium in size with round pupils. 


Behavior and Diet

It will avoid confrontation with humans or other potential predators when possible, and will rather rely on its camouflage, or flee, than alert a potential threat of its presence. They are fast snakes, capable of moving 7 mph. They don't always strike, but under continuous harassment and provocation and especially if cornered, they may suddenly become very ferocious and strike repeatedly in quick succession.


PREY AND ENEMIES

prey



enemies

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