Jameson’s Mamba
Dendroaspis jamesoni
Jameson’s mamba is a swift, tree-dwelling predator that actively pursues
small animal prey by day. It has been known to drop from a higher branch
onto unsuspecting prey perched below, often falling to the ground with
it. It kills its prey with venom before eating it.
Fact file:
Length: Up to 8 ft
Habitat: Forest and scrubland
Diet: Lizards, frogs, birds, eggs, and small mammals
Venomous
Current Range: Central Africa