Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa's longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep ...

Two venomous snakes, the desert-dwelling Sidewinder and the African Black Mamba, showcase remarkable evolutionary adaptations ...

A snakebite may bring on a world of hurt, but a substance found in black mamba venom could actually relieve pain. The finding reveals a new possible approach for pain treatment, researchers report ...

Black Mambas, Africa’s fastest and most feared snakes, can be a key player into tracking pollution, while at the same time keeping ecosystems healthy. New research from the University of the ...

A black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) snake, one of the species that the team’s new antivenom seems to protect mice from. Image: Stu Porter (Shutterstock) We might be soon on the verge of having a ...

SAIMR polyvalent snake antivenom is a preparation of refined immunoglobulins from the serum of horses that have been hyperimmunized against the venom of the following snakes: Bitis arietans (puff ...

The 2 male black mambas, both over 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, were wrapped around each other and wrestling over a female during mating season. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...