Noun: Dendroaspis polylepis
- A highly venomous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its speed, aggression, and dark grey to brown (not black) coloration
"The Dendroaspis polylepis is considered one of Africa's most dangerous snakes";
- black mamba
Type of: mamba
Part of: Dendroaspis, genus Dendroaspis
Encyclopedia: Dendroaspis polylepis