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Noun: Dendroaspis polylepis
  1. 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