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As a man in South Africa was crossing his family’s farm, he saw an unusual sight: two male black mambas in the midst of a deadly fight. Explanations.
“I was very scared when they emerged from the grass in front of my vehicle,” said Flippie Nortje, the man in question. “You could hear the snakes’ scales rubbing against each other as they spun, especially when they were spinning fast. They also made a hissing and popping sound when they hit the ground. »
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The man added, “They weren’t concerned about what was going on around them and were in their own moment.” I got out of my vehicle and approached cautiously, keeping a reasonable safe distance between them and myself […] My heart was racing the whole time. The video is here.
Black mambas are among the deadliest snakes in the world. Their venom is so powerful that it can kill a human in just 20 minutes. It is native to Africa and is found in savannas, rocky hills and open forests. According to National Geographic, they are the longest venomous snakes in Africa and one of the fastest snake species in the world. “Mambas are fast and dangerous and I kept saying it deep down as I got closer. But I knew something special was happening in front of me. To take it a step further, you’ll find 10 snakes so venomous they’ll kill you with a single bite.
By Cecile Breton on June 25, 2023