Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A bite from a black mamba in the wilds of Africa is almost ...
An average bite will inject about 100mg-120mg of venom. Scientists estimate that a mature black mamba’s maximum venom yield is around 400mg. As little as 15-20mg can kill a human. Victims experience ...
A breakthrough study at The University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature in the Black Mamba one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Professor Bryan Fry from UQ’s School of ...