Few snakes have as dazzling a reputation as the black mamba. In movies, books, and legends, it is considered a deadly icon, perhaps the most dangerous snake in the world. Just its name instills fear ...

A schoolgirl in Africa reportedly died within 30 minutes of being bitten by one of the world’s most venomous snakes. Melody Chiputura, 17, was bitten by a black mamba in her Rushinga High School ...

Explore the terrifying world of Africa’s most feared snake — the Black Mamba. In this full documentary compilation, witness the incredible power and speed of this apex predator in both captivity and ...

Scientists have uncovered a dangerous hidden feature in Black Mamba venom that explains why antivenoms sometimes fail. The study revealed that several mamba species launch a dual neurological attack, ...

Footage showing a black mamba slithering across a bedroom floor before trying to hide beneath the bed has been captured at a home in South Africa. Nick Evans, a snake rescuer who removes snakes from ...

Robyn White is a Newsweek Nature Reporter based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on wildlife, science and the environment. Robyn joined Newsweek in 2022 having previously worked at environmental ...