Page 7 - Deadliest Snakes

The black mamba (pictured) is aggressive, bad-tempered, and lightning
fast. Because its habitat overlaps with human communities, this highly
venomous snake represents a grave threat to people.

scratched. It watches the prey as the venom, which is

loaded with deadly neurotoxins, takes effect. The prey
starts to lose control of its body as the brain and nerves
shut down and the muscles stop working. The snake
follows the rapidly weakening animal if it tries to escape
and strikes again, if necessary, to inject more venom. It
varies this technique just a bit when it comes to small

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