@@queenaraweelo5915 Not necessarily... I've seen a video of one approaching a guide who was stood on a track. The Mamba had lots of vegetation to disappear into either side of it, yet it still approached the guide, who had to back off.
Black mambas are the most dangerous ! They are extremely fast and erratic! Never forget folks that just because this video shows a calm snake not all act the same
@@LivingZoology keep rolling them dice and one day they’ll come up snake eyes 🎲 🎲 hope u wear safety gear regardless of how “not aggressive” u say they are, wild is wild and it just takes once.
I’m afraid you are talking about something you clearly know little about. I lived in Zimbabwe for six years and found out that Black Mambas in the south east of the country hid in trees and loved biting cattle as they passed below even though the cows were too big for them to eat. I was working on a mission at Gokomere and the brother in charge of the farm saw a black mamba in a ford that then chased him and he was on a bicycle. When he finally managed to kill the snake it measured four metres long. This mamba was certainly aggressive. Every other story I have heard about them always mentioned how aggressive they are! Their venom attacks the nervous system so along with the green variety and the Gaboon viper they are the most toxic of Africa’s snakes.
We are zoologists (one of us is a doctor of zoology) and we have experience with around 400 snake species in the wild on every continent. We worked with Black mambas repeatedly and we spent time with people who rescue mambas for years. We have never seen a documented case of Black mambas being aggressive and it is the same with our even more experienced collaborators. Stories are not evidence. This species has such a bad reputation and it is not deserved. Is it very nervous and defensive if it feels threatened? Yes. Aggressive without reason? No.
@@LivingZoology I disagree with you. When people tell you their stories and their experiences with aggressive mambas are basically the same it is evident that the snake is aggressive.
@@LivingZoology Where is the average person supposed to get "evidence". People here have told you that workers on their farms have been killed, people have told you cows get killed by black mambas, all the locals have many stories of aggressive black mambas- eye witness accounts are evidence, life experience is evidence. You are talking about a highly venomous snake, if you want to make a case that's contrary to common knowledge in the places that the snake occurs then be more thorough in making your point, because someone could misunderstand you and get killed. I also lived in Southern Africa for a portion of my life and heard the same stories about black mambas.
Snakes, even specific snake species, do not all share the same behavior. It depends on the individual snake, it's mood, and it's circumstances. You're making a mistake by believing you can generalize Black Mamba behavior.
Yes, different snakes have different personalities. Yet, Black mambas are not aggressive snakes and they don’t chase people. That is the point. Some mambas are defensive, they open their mouth and try to scare you or strike when you come too close.
@@LivingZoology You're still making the same mistake when you say "Black Mambas are not aggressive snakes"". Just say THIS Black Mamba is not an aggressive snake. Because you can't generalize all Black Mamba behavior based on the ones you have interacted with. For example: that would be like me suggesting humans aren't aggressive and don't chase people just because I've only dealt with nonaggressive humans. That would be ridiculous, and the same logic applies to the animal kingdom.
@@TheBerylknight We are not making any mistake here and you can try to push us into saying that we do how much you want. We saw around 400 snake species around the world and we do this for over 10 years. That is we think a nice sample size for certain generalization. Our point is that snakes in general are not aggressive, they will not attack you without any reason. It applies to Black mambas too. Of course, snakes can be defensive and that includes striking and also some charging against you, but never chasing. If you don’t believe us, believe rescuer Nick Evans, he worked with many Black mambas. Enjoy: m.ruclips.net/video/HbRWOxz5od4/видео.html
@@LivingZoologyyes. Perhaps it was “irritated” by being cooped up? Note: the one in the vid, here, looks more like the one I saw at “House of Reptiles” many years ago. That one seemed curious more than anything.
Of course, they are. These snakes are territorial and are jittery to sudden movements. You never know if it’s going to take flight or stand its ground and fight. Not a snake to play around with.
@@mannydossantos9603 Black mambas are not defending territory, they are not even particularly territorial. They just often hang out in some spots/shelters.
@@ACDZ123indeed yes and I love it as like it refers to a ‘pool noodle’ Kind of a term of endearment towards these old native reptiles who really rule our land. Danger noodle yes, but ‘noodle’ dosent elicit the same reaction as ‘snake’ So yes love the slang!!! And goooo the black mummas! ❤❤
People mistakenly use the term, “aggressive” when describing things like the mamba or Africanized honeybees. Aggressive indicates an aimless desire to cause harm. The correct term is “defensive”. They are defending themselves or their homes. But some animals ARE overly defensive. The black mamba, Africanized honey bees, the cape buffalo, the southern yellowjacket for example, are overly defensive. They don’t simply want you to stay away. They want you in the morgue. So let’s not be too simplistic in trying to explain away the attitude that exists in these animals. They are different in temperament from rattlesnakes, for example. They aren’t simply looking to escape all the time.
We agree that the correct term is defensive, not aggressive. Some species are more nervous and ready to defend themselves. We would not say that these animals want to really kill you and have this thought process.
Aggressive is not a term for an aimless desire to cause harm. It means you are ready to attack or is easily provoked into an attack. Which is absolutely true about mambas compared to most snakes. Whether or not you want to describe snakes in general as not very aggressive is then up to discussion. Being very defensive and being aggressive is practically the same thing, but sure they dont just randomly attack you for no reason, they attack when they feel threatened.
Defensive does not mean aggressive. They don’t have human reasoning. So anybody too close, especially quickly, and they assume that person or animal is attacking. It is just trying to survive. If it can escape without biting it would prefer to do that. It needs its venom to catch its food.
These comments are always so delightfully funny. You read through 400 comments and more that 3/4 of them are highly educated snake experts telling you how to gently react when faced with a deadly snake. 😂
Funny thing which makes me laugh is just 1% of the people will be African or ever been to Africa Maybe ask us native Africans we know these snakes better than anyone else Black mambas are bad news
These snake "experts" Don't know anything. They handle a few snakes and think they know the behaviour of the snakes. Trust me, mambaz are highly aggressive and territorial especially when they are older. I libe in an area where these guys are abundant and we have plenty of cases where people on bicycles are chased down and the thing savagely attacks the bicycle. These things are not "gentle".
@@LivingZoologyhow about not handling them at all? Why do you guys always have to handle these animals? They made it very, very clear they do not want to be handled. But, yeah you respect these animals. I say the people not getting near those living death traps respect them far more than you do. Always having to fondle and molest them for no reason at all.
The way snakes behave is partially a reflection of how people behave. People freak out in front of a large venomous snakes. Snakes feel threatened in response and act “aggressively”.
I have worked with snakes for 65 years and I agree, when snakes are handled calmly, gently, and respectfully they often respond in kind. When snakes are approached or handled by people who are excited, flustered, or aggressive, they often get an agitated or defensive response from the snake.
@williamfarr8807 that's been my experience too. I have one ball python now that is just a jerk lol but he's still small so hopefully he chills out over time. My other BP is 7 years old and just a darling.
It makes me so happy to see venomous snake content on youtube where they aren't being provoked to strike for clicks and views! That snake is gorgeous and I love how you can tell how relaxed it is
It's only that relaxed because it was raised in captivity and is used to being handled. In the wild they are very aggressive. One has been known to kill a whole family.
This animal is calm and did not attempt to escape. Interesting that it felt completely safe in proximity to humans and even while being handled. I noticed that the handler crouched after releasing the snake. Was that intentional to make her less threatening?
We did not do any harm to the snake so it did not feel threatened. When you are calm, the snake is calm too. When Zuzana crouched it was not intentional, the snake was already used to us. But in some cases it might help to make yourself look smaller so the snake calms down.
Seriously? The black mamba is a very aggressive snake. They might prefer not to encounter humans, but they will stand their ground. And they are fast as hell.
I saw two on the wild coast , mating, it was amazing watching them twist together. Another time i saw one doing at least 20kmh in the grass. Super scary.
Yes, most interactions happen when mambas come into people’s homes. Yet, many people try to scare the snake or even kill it instead of leaving it alone and calling a professional snake catcher.
Very accurate and wise word:" you should leave them alone,you'll be just fine." They are very shy,but it is another different story if you try and push it in a corner. Then they are the opposite of shy. And they are lightening fast. They are the snake version of Bruce Lee.😂 I've handled most snakes here in South Africa and i have the motto of treating them with respect and never to underestimate them. But the Black Mamba is something else. If i get called to come and help to remove one of them,i find a way to not physically catch it,but to let it flee off in a safe direction. It is the best way to survive the encounter.
Easy there, Captain takes-it-personally - wasn’t meaning anything by it. Just funny how you were narrating that this snake wouldn’t chase you when it was following you there. Just seemed really funny!
@@antichrist_revealedI have handled a Black Mamba on my advanced snake handling course, necking it twice. Did th same with a Puff Adder, Cape Cobra, Snouted Cobra, and Rinkhals. Not that I would use this method during snake removal. Tongs and/or hooks are used to safely place the snake in a bucket or tube to be released some distance away from human inhabitation.
It looks cold there. Is it possible the snake is cold, and why it's quite calm. I do agree to them bring reactive snakes. I work with Australian Eastern Brown snakes here in Australia.
My thoughts exactly. Even black mamba is "calm" and lethargic early in the morning or in cold weather. This video proves nothing better check out videos of Dingo. Guy handles mambas on a regular basis.
Cold? It was super hot! The mamba had a bit of a problem to slither fast on the sand, otherwise it was behaving normally. We just don’t crazily jump around snakes you know…
@@LivingZoology One might even say when they feel threatened or cornered, that they become aggressive. Understandable. Sadly, in most scenarios where someone will interact with this snake it will be in a situation that the snake doesn't understand and will feel threatened, which is why they are rightfully labeled as aggressive and more importantly a danger. You all are preaching a dangerous and honestly pretty damaging message that thankfully will not be heard by many.
Trust me bro, I'm a black person from Southern Africa, zimbabwe to be precise Dont be fooled folks. Our people habe lived in these areas thiusands of years and we know whats dangerous and whats not. In all cultures across Southern Africa the black mamba is easily the most feared snake because its knowledge handed down over generations Black mambas are very aggressive snd will chase you. I know because it happened to me in 1993 wheb i was 20. A mamba chased me. Literally We also have a farm and in one year we lost two farm workers in Trelawney district. A teenager and an elderly lady. The came literally charged towards her and she wasnt quick enough. Both attack bt black mambas Africans have been living amongst these dangerous animals for millenia and we know whats dangerous and not and the black mamba is easily the most feared snake across Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa,. Mozambique, Namibia etc. This os knowledge passed down over generations. I know our ancestors weren't stiupid to pass on this knowledge
The problem is, that from generations to generations people are telling the same stories, not based on facts. Yes, the Black mamba is a potentially dangerous snake if you try to beat it, corner it, kill it. It will not chase you. It was never documented. Just people telling stories. From time to time, Black mambas bite someone. People in Africa die from snakebite because of poor healthcare. In Australia, people rarely die from snakebite and some snake species there have more potent venom than the Black mamba.
I disagree a little. They CAN be. Also, their speed gives the impression that they are more aggressive than they actually are. Respect them and your good
This snake was most likely taken from captivity. A wild one would NEVER be that calm. Anyone who ACTUALLY knows snakes would know this, especially professional snake catchers.
I lived in Africa for 38 years, and 9 years on a farm, towards the end of my time there. At the time, my family were involved in the breeding of "Bloodstock" (Thoroughbred Race horses). During my time there, snakes were a frequent occurrence and we despatched between 100-110 of the reptiles, most of necessity being killed. By far the majority were "Mamba's", a few "Green" but the most by far were the notorious and deadly, "Black Mamba's". Although I did not personally witness such, I do recall watching a video of legendary wild-life expert the late "Steve Irwin" filming Sizable(+/- 2mts)"Black Mamba" pursuing an attacker through open grasslands at speeds of up to 35km per hour..!! So much for being "Shy and Retiring" creatures...!!
I live in Sweden and we have only one venomous snake here. It's the Northern adder, Vipera berus. It's not a deadly venomous but of course you should avoid getting bitten by one. I'm not scared of snakes but I'm aware of getting too close to a Northern adder when I see one. If we were to have Black mambas here, I would keep a good distance to it, because I would feel a little unsafe with a snake that is able to kill me with a bite. But I still think Black mambas are beautiful and fascinating. ❤
Remaining 5 metres away in any snake encounter, makes you completely safe. Even from spitting cobras which are accurate up to 3 metres in at least 1 eye.
@@user-bf8md5sn2xProbably because the venom is too potent and symptomatic treatment will probably suffice. Also if the number of bites are rare, it doesn't make economical sense to produce anti-venom. An example of this is th Vine Snake in Southern Africa. While it is potently haemotoxic, there is no anti-venom as bites are so rare. There's a mono-valent anti-venom for the Boomslang as bites are much more common. There is a polyvalent anti-venom covering 10 snakes in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.
I love snakes. I've owned a couple as pets. However, this snake scares me more than any other snake on Earth. They are fast and do not just back off once left alone. They are one of the few snakes to NOT retreat.
We are two zoologists (one of us is the doctor of zoology) with 10 years of experience working with the most deadly venomous snakes on all continents. We know what we do and we do it well. Black mambas are dangerous, yes. But calm handler = calm snake. Don’t believe people who jump around snakes like fools.
Yeah being American I disagree. They're an African snake, Africa is one of the most competitive ecosystems in the world. I'll call a Mamba aggressively defensive, how's that? American Pitvipers are not aggressive. But Mamba, Cobra and some Taipans are what I'd call aggressive.
Mambas, taipans or cobras are not aggressive. They are large elapids - fast and energetic snakes. Of course a pit viper seems calm compared to a mamba. It is simply a much slower animal in general.
They absolutely are territorial. I have personally been chased by one and my father was chesed by one for walking through it's area. I grew up in South Africa, had many snakes as pets, caught many venous snakes, and the only one I'm afraid of is the Black Mamba. They are aggressive when others flee.
What benefit would the mamba get by being aggressive towards people. The snake would never win in a battle with a person. The person may die but the snake would too. It seems that the genes that make them actively aggressive towards people are not likely to get passed on.
I agree they ain't aggressive but their instincts betray that as a non fact. They will strike every time they feel threatened even if you don't mean to harm them.
black mambas base line aggressivity is far higher than most venomous snake species. Cobras are far less aggressive. it is imprudent to tell people that black mambas are "shy".
People are so ridiculous! Just because that mamba isn't acting aggressively right now doesn't mean it won't be aggressive or isn't aggressive normally. Even a broken clock is right twice a day! You need to go watch videos where mambas ARE aggressively chasing people or where mambas are rearing up to 4ft high and threatening people! You can tell this guy isn't accustomed to being around mambas. Many people have died because they didn't get away from an aggressively attacking mamba.
We are two zoologists (one of us is the doctor of zoology) with 10 years of experience working with the most deadly venomous snakes on all continents. We know what we do and we do it well. Black mambas are dangerous, yes. But calm handler = calm snake.
@@LivingZoology - Excellent! Then you should know how irresponsible it is to say that mambas don't chase people because, based on your extensive knowledge, you should be aware that they do in fact do that sometimes. Making the statement that a mamba is just calm or insinuating that they are a calm species is irresponsible because they are NOT calm! They CAN be calm, but all deadly things, including humans, can be calm at different points in time. It doesn't mean that's the normal way they behave or that they aren't a danger. In areas where mambas are endemic, they cause a lot of deaths when encountered and it isn't due to their calm, placid nature - it's because they are typically aggressive and they often bite repeatedly! Now a gaboon viper is a calm and typically placid snake, however, if you've never seen a gaboon viper snap and go berserk trying to attack, you might think they are always placid. They are not, even though their normal nature is calm. Mambas are not that at all! They are a highly aggressive snake and telling people something different can lead to unnecessary deaths.
@@crazifyit Again, based on our extensive knowledge, Black mambas are not aggressive snakes. They are shy and try to avoid confrontation. If they feel threatened, they will often defend themselves, that’s understandable. Black mambas don’t chase people. Feel free to send us reliable data and evidence about Black mambas chasing people and being aggressive if you are so sure that you say the truth.
Because they are deadly to humans and animals. A mamba can kill an elephant with no intention of eating the elephant. That makes the mamba a cold blooded killer.
Yes I met a Tiger Snake here in Australia and it was curious of me and came over to say hi. It mirrored my emotions and only when I went away did it also turn and go away. If I was chill it was chill. I think the snake sensed you were a bit nervous and also how you moved in front of it thats when it started to get a bit nervous and it started to coil and to open its mouth and to advance at you out of some anxiety.
They're beautiful and polite creatures , there structure of mouth and colour combination is absolute rare . In terms of safety every living thing can be agressive . By the way nice attempt ❤
I think older documentaries have misled the public’s opinion on a lot of animals, terribly kept individuals of some less responsible zoos and private keepers didn’t help either
In the past it was definitely quite normal to shoot scenes where somebody was stressing the snake and causing it to be very defensive. Moreover, it was presented as if the snake was aggressive.
This was the most intense game of F Around and FInd Out I've ever seen. This idiot kept saying black mama's were shy and they don't chase people.While this black mamba was chasing him.
@@stevenaaus It is simple, they are not aggressive. They can be defensive if threatened. We worked with Black mambas and many other venomous snakes around the world, we are zoologists (one of us is a doctor of zoology). Maybe we know what we are talking about…
@@stevenaaus Because promoting black mambas as aggressive and as a result having people mess with them in an attempt to hurt/kill them, which then DOES turn the snake "aggressive" (defensive) is better? That's how a lot of people end up hurt, moreso than if they just left the mamba alone. Fearmongering harms both the humans and the snake, what's needed is healthy respect.
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"Black Mambas aren't aggressive, they don't chase people."
He said, as the snake follows him.
Yes they do if they feel thet conered
@@queenaraweelo5915
Not necessarily... I've seen a video of one approaching a guide who was stood on a track.
The Mamba had lots of vegetation to disappear into either side of it, yet it still approached the guide, who had to back off.
It's more curious I would say
Right !!!
@@R3strict - No...
Black mambas are the most dangerous ! They are extremely fast and erratic! Never forget folks that just because this video shows a calm snake not all act the same
Calm handler = calm snake.
@@LivingZoologypeople who do not work with deadly snakes simply do not understand
People who haven't lived in Africa long enough don't know black mambas.
Agreed. I grew up in SA. Its the only snake I'm afraid of. They are territorial and will chase you and continue to bite you.
They are the most dangerous but definitely not the most aggressive
"Snake won't chase you" he said as snake was moving towards him 😄
@@davidliddle9033 Seems like you cannot distinguish between chasing and calmly slithering…
@@LivingZoology “its a shy snake” he said as the snake calmly slithers directly towards him.
It is a curious snake.
@@LivingZoology keep rolling them dice and one day they’ll come up snake eyes 🎲 🎲 hope u wear safety gear regardless of how “not aggressive” u say they are, wild is wild and it just takes once.
@@LivingZoology "Did you put your black mamba into the bush of fire?" Dumblesnake asked calmly.
Just more aggressive than most snakes
Lived in Africa for 54 years, and black mambas are very aggressive, and they do chase people.
I’m afraid you are talking about something you clearly know little about. I lived in Zimbabwe for six years and found out that Black Mambas in the south east of the country hid in trees and loved biting cattle as they passed below even though the cows were too big for them to eat. I was working on a mission at Gokomere and the brother in charge of the farm saw a black mamba in a ford that then chased him and he was on a bicycle. When he finally managed to kill the snake it measured four metres long. This mamba was certainly aggressive. Every other story I have heard about them always mentioned how aggressive they are! Their venom attacks the nervous system so along with the green variety and the Gaboon viper they are the most toxic of Africa’s snakes.
We are zoologists (one of us is a doctor of zoology) and we have experience with around 400 snake species in the wild on every continent. We worked with Black mambas repeatedly and we spent time with people who rescue mambas for years. We have never seen a documented case of Black mambas being aggressive and it is the same with our even more experienced collaborators. Stories are not evidence. This species has such a bad reputation and it is not deserved. Is it very nervous and defensive if it feels threatened? Yes. Aggressive without reason? No.
@@LivingZoology I disagree with you. When people tell you their stories and their experiences with aggressive mambas are basically the same it is evident that the snake is aggressive.
@@eloise6197 Stories are not evidence. Facts matter.
@@LivingZoology Where is the average person supposed to get "evidence". People here have told you that workers on their farms have been killed, people have told you cows get killed by black mambas, all the locals have many stories of aggressive black mambas- eye witness accounts are evidence, life experience is evidence.
You are talking about a highly venomous snake, if you want to make a case that's contrary to common knowledge in the places that the snake occurs then be more thorough in making your point, because someone could misunderstand you and get killed.
I also lived in Southern Africa for a portion of my life and heard the same stories about black mambas.
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Snakes, even specific snake species, do not all share the same behavior. It depends on the individual snake, it's mood, and it's circumstances. You're making a mistake by believing you can generalize Black Mamba behavior.
Yes, different snakes have different personalities. Yet, Black mambas are not aggressive snakes and they don’t chase people. That is the point. Some mambas are defensive, they open their mouth and try to scare you or strike when you come too close.
@@LivingZoology You're still making the same mistake when you say "Black Mambas are not aggressive snakes"". Just say THIS Black Mamba is not an aggressive snake. Because you can't generalize all Black Mamba behavior based on the ones you have interacted with.
For example: that would be like me suggesting humans aren't aggressive and don't chase people just because I've only dealt with nonaggressive humans. That would be ridiculous, and the same logic applies to the animal kingdom.
@@TheBerylknight We are not making any mistake here and you can try to push us into saying that we do how much you want. We saw around 400 snake species around the world and we do this for over 10 years. That is we think a nice sample size for certain generalization. Our point is that snakes in general are not aggressive, they will not attack you without any reason. It applies to Black mambas too. Of course, snakes can be defensive and that includes striking and also some charging against you, but never chasing. If you don’t believe us, believe rescuer Nick Evans, he worked with many Black mambas. Enjoy: m.ruclips.net/video/HbRWOxz5od4/видео.html
@@LivingZoology But it IS a mistake. Snakes are individual creatures who each have their own unique behaviors. Not all Black Mambas act the same.
@@TheBerylknight m.ruclips.net/video/HbRWOxz5od4/видео.html
The one in Kill Bill was certainly aggressive....
@@seamusoreilly804 There was a Black mamba?
It was left in a suitcase of money in spring out as soon as it opened
@@LivingZoologyyes. Perhaps it was “irritated” by being cooped up?
Note: the one in the vid, here, looks more like the one I saw at “House of Reptiles” many years ago. That one seemed curious more than anything.
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"Black Manba is not aggressive and it doesn't chasing people "
Hopefully people don't believe that 😂
People often believe in something that is not true 😉
I damn sho dont
@@specialkay4329please Keep your distance
The trail leads to here
There's venom in my finger
There's blood in my fear.
Mamba Mamba
I never saw black mamba this much cool and sober.
Sauf que trop défensif...rends ces animaux agressifs évidemment! 😅
They are not shy- actually very outspoken
@@supernoahsark1 They are shy and they avoid meeting humans.
they're full of themselves
Of course, they are. These snakes are territorial and are jittery to sudden movements. You never know if it’s going to take flight or stand its ground and fight. Not a snake to play around with.
@@mannydossantos9603 Black mambas are not defending territory, they are not even particularly territorial. They just often hang out in some spots/shelters.
Sure ,most animals including humans attack because they are jittery
One of the calmest black mambas I’ve seen for a long time. 👍👍
Death noodle alert!
Thanks for watching 😀
In Australia we call them danger noodles 😅🇦🇺
@@ACDZ123indeed yes and I love it as like it refers to a ‘pool noodle’
Kind of a term of endearment towards these old native reptiles who really rule our land.
Danger noodle yes, but ‘noodle’ dosent elicit the same reaction as ‘snake’
So yes love the slang!!!
And goooo the black mummas! ❤❤
People mistakenly use the term, “aggressive” when describing things like the mamba or Africanized honeybees. Aggressive indicates an aimless desire to cause harm. The correct term is “defensive”. They are defending themselves or their homes. But some animals ARE overly defensive. The black mamba, Africanized honey bees, the cape buffalo, the southern yellowjacket for example, are overly defensive. They don’t simply want you to stay away. They want you in the morgue. So let’s not be too simplistic in trying to explain away the attitude that exists in these animals. They are different in temperament from rattlesnakes, for example. They aren’t simply looking to escape all the time.
We agree that the correct term is defensive, not aggressive. Some species are more nervous and ready to defend themselves. We would not say that these animals want to really kill you and have this thought process.
Aggressive is not a term for an aimless desire to cause harm.
It means you are ready to attack or is easily provoked into an attack. Which is absolutely true about mambas compared to most snakes.
Whether or not you want to describe snakes in general as not very aggressive is then up to discussion.
Being very defensive and being aggressive is practically the same thing, but sure they dont just randomly attack you for no reason, they attack when they feel threatened.
Yes, they are aggressive and nervous and dangerous 😳
They are not aggressive...Nervous, yes and potentially dangerous, yes.
Defensive does not mean aggressive. They don’t have human reasoning. So anybody too close, especially quickly, and they assume that person or animal is attacking. It is just trying to survive. If it can escape without biting it would prefer to do that. It needs its venom to catch its food.
Who are these people?
That snake is very slow and lethargic...why???
Highly strung deadliness..but be super alert back off in mamba territory
These comments are always so delightfully funny. You read through 400 comments and more that 3/4 of them are highly educated snake experts telling you how to gently react when faced with a deadly snake. 😂
My thoughts exactly.
Calm handler = calm snake.
Funny thing which makes me laugh is just 1% of the people will be African or ever been to Africa
Maybe ask us native Africans we know these snakes better than anyone else
Black mambas are bad news
These snake "experts" Don't know anything. They handle a few snakes and think they know the behaviour of the snakes. Trust me, mambaz are highly aggressive and territorial especially when they are older. I libe in an area where these guys are abundant and we have plenty of cases where people on bicycles are chased down and the thing savagely attacks the bicycle. These things are not "gentle".
@@LivingZoologyhow about not handling them at all? Why do you guys always have to handle these animals? They made it very, very clear they do not want to be handled. But, yeah you respect these animals. I say the people not getting near those living death traps respect them far more than you do. Always having to fondle and molest them for no reason at all.
Are you doing this with a medical team on standby 😮
@@nicknick2903 do they have anti venom for mambas ? Last I heard they didn’t , but that was probably years ago , and they may have some by now ,
Or rather wearing bite proof head to toe garments.
black mamba and shy should not be in the same sentence
@@typicaljonathan5909 Funny.
How, about: "i would tend to be shy of a black mamba, even though i love reptiles.
@@jamesreid8638na, sounds very wrong. I think the phrase u r searching for is "paralyzed by fear".
The way snakes behave is partially a reflection of how people behave. People freak out in front of a large venomous snakes. Snakes feel threatened in response and act “aggressively”.
Are you slow?
I have worked with snakes for 65 years and I agree, when snakes are handled calmly, gently, and respectfully they often respond in kind. When snakes are approached or handled by people who are excited, flustered, or aggressive, they often get an agitated or defensive response from the snake.
@williamfarr8807 that's been my experience too. I have one ball python now that is just a jerk lol but he's still small so hopefully he chills out over time.
My other BP is 7 years old and just a darling.
Calm handler = calm snake 🙂
You don’t realise it’s an instinctive response.
On hot sunny day, that would be different...
It was a very hot day.
'If you leave them alone, you will be just fine.....'
Exactly, we agree!
not necessarily no
Should have 1000 likes
@@MC-ep8cu If you always keep a 2m distance to the snake it wont hurt you,.
Not if you accidentally startle one.
commenter;" get some footages...." Mamba : "im aiming for your foot...." lol!!
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It makes me so happy to see venomous snake content on youtube where they aren't being provoked to strike for clicks and views! That snake is gorgeous and I love how you can tell how relaxed it is
Where can i find the more exciting provoked snake channels?
It's only that relaxed because it was raised in captivity and is used to being handled. In the wild they are very aggressive. One has been known to kill a whole family.
@@jameslebo6608 whoa! A whole family?! That's insane
@@vcente671 It's because, unlike most vipers mambas don't inject all their venom in one strike. They can strike multiple people.
Totally agree. Have you checked out Jason Arnold, Kevin Ulett and Tyrone Ping?
Mambas are aggressive! That one is used to being handled.
This animal is calm and did not attempt to escape. Interesting that it felt completely safe in proximity to humans and even while being handled.
I noticed that the handler crouched after releasing the snake. Was that intentional to make her less threatening?
We did not do any harm to the snake so it did not feel threatened. When you are calm, the snake is calm too. When Zuzana crouched it was not intentional, the snake was already used to us. But in some cases it might help to make yourself look smaller so the snake calms down.
@@LivingZoologyDon’t forget the snake was handled by the girl. May be the snake was boy.🤨😘
@@JubairKhan-vw5nw 😀😀😀
@@JubairKhan-vw5nw😂😂😂😂
@@JubairKhan-vw5nw I am sure that was it.
Seriously? The black mamba is a very aggressive snake. They might prefer not to encounter humans, but they will stand their ground. And they are fast as hell.
They are not aggressive. Only defensive, if they feel threatened.
I saw two on the wild coast , mating, it was amazing watching them twist together. Another time i saw one doing at least 20kmh in the grass. Super scary.
They are aggressive and very fast like he said
They don't want to bite people, but they will.
@@scarzhussle449 Mike Tyson is not aggressive.
I guess a lot of interactions with humans happen when the snake has entered buildings or feels in some way confined and threatened
Yes, most interactions happen when mambas come into people’s homes. Yet, many people try to scare the snake or even kill it instead of leaving it alone and calling a professional snake catcher.
Very accurate and wise word:" you should leave them alone,you'll be just fine."
They are very shy,but it is another different story if you try and push it in a corner. Then they are the opposite of shy. And they are lightening fast. They are the snake version of Bruce Lee.😂
I've handled most snakes here in South Africa and i have the motto of treating them with respect and never to underestimate them. But the Black Mamba is something else. If i get called to come and help to remove one of them,i find a way to not physically catch it,but to let it flee off in a safe direction. It is the best way to survive the encounter.
Man: “The Mamba won’t chase you.”
Mamba: chases man! 😮
You clearly don’t know how a mamba slithering fast looks like. This snake does not care about me.
Easy there, Captain takes-it-personally - wasn’t meaning anything by it. Just funny how you were narrating that this snake wouldn’t chase you when it was following you there. Just seemed really funny!
Mamba: hold my beer.
Need a head visor to avoid the spitting devil that exels by spitting for the eyes and the bite is fatal and like a coiled spring when pouncing. 😮
@@frederickpritchard994 Black mambas don’t spit.
Are you insane handling a black mamba? YES!
We don’t think we are insane 😀
@@LivingZoology You're sending the wrong message to people. Dispose of them as you see them.
@@antichrist_revealedI have handled a Black Mamba on my advanced snake handling course, necking it twice. Did th same with a Puff Adder, Cape Cobra, Snouted Cobra, and Rinkhals. Not that I would use this method during snake removal. Tongs and/or hooks are used to safely place the snake in a bucket or tube to be released some distance away from human inhabitation.
@@antichrist_revealedI certainly don't hope you mean killing them!
@@IANCHARLES1965 What you can do or are doing is not what normal everyday people should be doing or attempting. Dispose of them.
It looks cold there. Is it possible the snake is cold, and why it's quite calm. I do agree to them bring reactive snakes. I work with Australian Eastern Brown snakes here in Australia.
My thoughts exactly. Even black mamba is "calm" and lethargic early in the morning or in cold weather. This video proves nothing better check out videos of Dingo. Guy handles mambas on a regular basis.
@@caracal82 Agreed.
Cold? It was super hot! The mamba had a bit of a problem to slither fast on the sand, otherwise it was behaving normally. We just don’t crazily jump around snakes you know…
Hi, are u a snake catcher? How exactly do you work with them? I know it’s big business since they encounter humans most (I’m in Brisbane!)
“If you leave them alone you will be just fine”, winner of irony award.
that last sentence is not correct, mambas are very aggressive snakes
Mambas are shy snakes, they are not aggressive (they don’t attack if not provoked).
They are not shy when they feel cornered or threatened.
@@mikemerrill8054 When they are threatened or cornered, they are ready to defend themselves. Understandable.
Nothing is
@@LivingZoology One might even say when they feel threatened or cornered, that they become aggressive. Understandable. Sadly, in most scenarios where someone will interact with this snake it will be in a situation that the snake doesn't understand and will feel threatened, which is why they are rightfully labeled as aggressive and more importantly a danger. You all are preaching a dangerous and honestly pretty damaging message that thankfully will not be heard by many.
They are the craziest snakes 🐍 in the world.
We don’t agree.
Trust me bro, I'm a black person from Southern Africa, zimbabwe to be precise
Dont be fooled folks. Our people habe lived in these areas thiusands of years and we know whats dangerous and whats not. In all cultures across Southern Africa the black mamba is easily the most feared snake because its knowledge handed down over generations
Black mambas are very aggressive snd will chase you. I know because it happened to me in 1993 wheb i was 20. A mamba chased me. Literally
We also have a farm and in one year we lost two farm workers in Trelawney district. A teenager and an elderly lady. The came literally charged towards her and she wasnt quick enough. Both attack bt black mambas
Africans have been living amongst these dangerous animals for millenia and we know whats dangerous and not and the black mamba is easily the most feared snake across Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa,. Mozambique, Namibia etc. This os knowledge passed down over generations. I know our ancestors weren't stiupid to pass on this knowledge
The problem is, that from generations to generations people are telling the same stories, not based on facts. Yes, the Black mamba is a potentially dangerous snake if you try to beat it, corner it, kill it. It will not chase you. It was never documented. Just people telling stories. From time to time, Black mambas bite someone. People in Africa die from snakebite because of poor healthcare. In Australia, people rarely die from snakebite and some snake species there have more potent venom than the Black mamba.
‘It’s absolutely fine’ said like there is an earthquake occuring in his vocal chords 😬🤣
Most fast and dangerous snake in the world⚠️
???
I disagree a little. They CAN be. Also, their speed gives the impression that they are more aggressive than they actually are. Respect them and your good
@@bobleenko512 The last two sentences you wrote are okay 🙂 It is mostly the speed which makes people think that they are aggressive.
your good what?
Black Mamba's are known to be the more aggressive than most. And because of their speed are very dangerous.
This snake was most likely taken from captivity.
A wild one would NEVER be that calm. Anyone who ACTUALLY knows snakes would know this, especially professional snake catchers.
All snakes are dangerous, no need to disturb them
"It's......absolutely fine..." 😳
It is.
Very yum.yumy of you...over there with the mambas..@LivingZoology
I lived in Africa for 38 years, and 9 years on a farm, towards the end of my time there. At the time, my family were involved in the breeding of "Bloodstock"
(Thoroughbred Race horses). During my time there, snakes were a frequent occurrence and we despatched between 100-110 of the reptiles, most of necessity being killed. By far the majority were "Mamba's", a few "Green" but the most by far were the notorious and deadly, "Black Mamba's". Although I did not personally witness such, I do recall watching a video of legendary wild-life expert the late "Steve Irwin" filming Sizable(+/- 2mts)"Black Mamba" pursuing an attacker through open grasslands at speeds of up to 35km per hour..!! So much for being "Shy and Retiring" creatures...!!
Mambas are like people different attitudes. Some are around townships eating rats and some stay out in the bush❤
Yes, different personalities but not aggressive 🙂
Definitely, but they can be aggressive. Extra aggressive these guys yall just got lucky
Never aggressive, only defensive if you scare them!
Right
I live in Sweden and we have only one venomous snake here.
It's the Northern adder, Vipera berus.
It's not a deadly venomous but of course you should avoid getting bitten by one. I'm not scared of snakes but I'm aware of getting too close to a Northern adder when I see one.
If we were to have Black mambas here, I would keep a good distance to it, because I would feel a little unsafe with a snake that is able to kill me with a bite.
But I still think Black mambas are beautiful and fascinating. ❤
It can for sure be deadly, they are especially damgerous for kids, adults are usually ok if bitten but far from always
We also have only one venomous species, the European adder. If you keep distance from any snake, even the Black mamba, it will not hurt you 🙂
You don't have vipera amotides in Sweden
Remaining 5 metres away in any snake encounter, makes you completely safe. Even from spitting cobras which are accurate up to 3 metres in at least 1 eye.
@@user-bf8md5sn2xProbably because the venom is too potent and symptomatic treatment will probably suffice. Also if the number of bites are rare, it doesn't make economical sense to produce anti-venom. An example of this is th Vine Snake in Southern Africa. While it is potently haemotoxic, there is no anti-venom as bites are so rare. There's a mono-valent anti-venom for the Boomslang as bites are much more common. There is a polyvalent anti-venom covering 10 snakes in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.
I worked with pipeline engineers for many years. Trust me, this snake is aggressive
I love snakes. I've owned a couple as pets. However, this snake scares me more than any other snake on Earth. They are fast and do not just back off once left alone. They are one of the few snakes to NOT retreat.
Mambas don't make good pets. They don't tame and they bite when you don't expect it.
No, Black mamba is not a good pet.
The thought of having it as a pet is already bizarre. 😂😂
@@Sphynx93rkn Right??!! What is this person thinking??
It's not one that i would want, but they aren't uncommon in the venomous hobby.
Snakes attack humans only when they feel threatened.
Exactly!
MORE THAN 30 ,000 PEOPLE
DIED EVERY YEAR BITTEN BY VENONOUS SNAKE ONLY IN AFRICA ASIA AND AUSTRALIA
Rubbish
Between them and Grizzly Bears for the congeniality award of the animal kingdom
Thanks for watching.
This is awesome!! Thank you for dispelling negative stigmas
Cam man: black mambas are very shy
Me: your life is shying away from you.
I heard just the opposite. That they are extremely aggressive and tempermental.
We are two zoologists (one of us is the doctor of zoology) with 10 years of experience working with the most deadly venomous snakes on all continents. We know what we do and we do it well. Black mambas are dangerous, yes. But calm handler = calm snake. Don’t believe people who jump around snakes like fools.
"like fools"... The comments really got to you mate🤣🤣🤣🤣@@LivingZoology
Bro was like; come gimme a hug man... Just a little smooch hooman 😹😹😹
Mambas are aggressive when they are cornered. I am a snake handler myself
Yeah being American I disagree. They're an African snake, Africa is one of the most competitive ecosystems in the world. I'll call a Mamba aggressively defensive, how's that?
American Pitvipers are not aggressive. But Mamba, Cobra and some Taipans are what I'd call aggressive.
Mambas, taipans or cobras are not aggressive. They are large elapids - fast and energetic snakes. Of course a pit viper seems calm compared to a mamba. It is simply a much slower animal in general.
Awesome footage 👍🏽👌🏽
Thank you very much!
The movies have displayed these snakes differently. (aggressive, fast, vicious, chase you down) ❤Blessings
Mama please let go that Mamba if you don’t want to end up dancing the samba 😂😂
Another pair of geniuses, bound for the Darwin Hall of Fame.
An amazing and fascinating animal.
Absolutely!!! Thanks for watching!
They absolutely are territorial. I have personally been chased by one and my father was chesed by one for walking through it's area.
I grew up in South Africa, had many snakes as pets, caught many venous snakes, and the only one I'm afraid of is the Black Mamba. They are aggressive when others flee.
That snake is REMARKABLY tired!!!
Just the sand was not easy for the mamba to move on. Check the full video: m.ruclips.net/video/9PzamitOhQs/видео.html
Black Mambas are usually Uber Aggressive!! This one may be an exception or is used to being worked with,but the majority of them are.
What benefit would the mamba get by being aggressive towards people. The snake would never win in a battle with a person. The person may die but the snake would too. It seems that the genes that make them actively aggressive towards people are not likely to get passed on.
This is a wild snake being released.
@tkreitler many other animals are extra aggressive by nature, and most are nowhere near as dangerous as the mamba.
@IANCHARLES1965 oh, so You were there to witness this? 🤔
Black mamba are very agressive snake vi have in EastAfrica
Black mambas are not aggressive.
I agree they ain't aggressive but their instincts betray that as a non fact. They will strike every time they feel threatened even if you don't mean to harm them.
black mambas base line aggressivity is far higher than most venomous snake species. Cobras are far less aggressive. it is imprudent to tell people that black mambas are "shy".
People are so ridiculous! Just because that mamba isn't acting aggressively right now doesn't mean it won't be aggressive or isn't aggressive normally. Even a broken clock is right twice a day! You need to go watch videos where mambas ARE aggressively chasing people or where mambas are rearing up to 4ft high and threatening people! You can tell this guy isn't accustomed to being around mambas. Many people have died because they didn't get away from an aggressively attacking mamba.
True
We are two zoologists (one of us is the doctor of zoology) with 10 years of experience working with the most deadly venomous snakes on all continents. We know what we do and we do it well. Black mambas are dangerous, yes. But calm handler = calm snake.
@@LivingZoology - Excellent! Then you should know how irresponsible it is to say that mambas don't chase people because, based on your extensive knowledge, you should be aware that they do in fact do that sometimes. Making the statement that a mamba is just calm or insinuating that they are a calm species is irresponsible because they are NOT calm! They CAN be calm, but all deadly things, including humans, can be calm at different points in time. It doesn't mean that's the normal way they behave or that they aren't a danger. In areas where mambas are endemic, they cause a lot of deaths when encountered and it isn't due to their calm, placid nature - it's because they are typically aggressive and they often bite repeatedly! Now a gaboon viper is a calm and typically placid snake, however, if you've never seen a gaboon viper snap and go berserk trying to attack, you might think they are always placid. They are not, even though their normal nature is calm. Mambas are not that at all! They are a highly aggressive snake and telling people something different can lead to unnecessary deaths.
@@crazifyit Again, based on our extensive knowledge, Black mambas are not aggressive snakes. They are shy and try to avoid confrontation. If they feel threatened, they will often defend themselves, that’s understandable. Black mambas don’t chase people. Feel free to send us reliable data and evidence about Black mambas chasing people and being aggressive if you are so sure that you say the truth.
Fools never learn.
You need a 12GA shotgun and show that Mamba who’s boss.
Why?
Because they are deadly to humans and animals. A mamba can kill an elephant with no intention of eating the elephant. That makes the mamba a cold blooded killer.
Yes I met a Tiger Snake here in Australia and it was curious of me and came over to say hi. It mirrored my emotions and only when I went away did it also turn and go away. If I was chill it was chill. I think the snake sensed you were a bit nervous and also how you moved in front of it thats when it started to get a bit nervous and it started to coil and to open its mouth and to advance at you out of some anxiety.
If you ran away, it would look as if it's chasing you, lol
No, because the snake will still continue slither slowly.
Absolutely beautiful! Good work.
@@johninnh4880 Thank you! 🤩
Oh my god, mamba are very long, how long was that one, first to watch and comment, happy for that 💚💚🇺🇬🙏
It was actually not very long, just under 2 meters as far as we remember 🙂
Black Mambas are the exact snakes that chase people. Other snakes prefer fleeing from humans
Ever heard of a coach whip. They will chase humans and any other animals. North Florida, Georgia, and Alabama know what coach whips are.
The One And Only Black MAMBA nobody Beats no ONE 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
They're beautiful and polite creatures , there structure of mouth and colour combination is absolute rare .
In terms of safety every living thing can be agressive .
By the way nice attempt ❤
Thanks for watching. Great that you like this snake.
I think older documentaries have misled the public’s opinion on a lot of animals, terribly kept individuals of some less responsible zoos and private keepers didn’t help either
In the past it was definitely quite normal to shoot scenes where somebody was stressing the snake and causing it to be very defensive. Moreover, it was presented as if the snake was aggressive.
They're not aggressive, him: comes at ya 🙄😳🏃
You go Zuzanna. You 2 have the magic touch that makes snakes calm.
Calm handler = calm snake 🙂 Thanks!
This was the most intense game of F Around and FInd Out I've ever seen. This idiot kept saying black mama's were shy and they don't chase people.While this black mamba was chasing him.
Wow, what a comment 👍 Hahaha, the mamba was slithering in a relaxed way to the bushes behind me.
Mambas are very visual and some people are very suicidal.
Snake was on him like baby poop on corduroy! 🤣✌️
Nice footage, but i'm not sure you know what you're doing.
Thanks. Check who we are and you will get an idea if we know what we are doing…
Promoting these snakes to the public as not aggressive is not wise.
@@stevenaaus It is simple, they are not aggressive. They can be defensive if threatened. We worked with Black mambas and many other venomous snakes around the world, we are zoologists (one of us is a doctor of zoology). Maybe we know what we are talking about…
Beautiful animal.
@@stevenaaus Because promoting black mambas as aggressive and as a result having people mess with them in an attempt to hurt/kill them, which then DOES turn the snake "aggressive" (defensive) is better? That's how a lot of people end up hurt, moreso than if they just left the mamba alone.
Fearmongering harms both the humans and the snake, what's needed is healthy respect.
Bullshit
Sorry?
He doesn't know much about this snake. The the most aggressive and poisonous snake.
Yes they are both dangerous and aggressive given the situation.
That "shy" snake is coming straight at you.
The snake was literally bluff charging him
'You should leave them alone' right after the lady is F$ckin with it...
It is always the best to keep your distance.
“If you leave them alone, you will be just fine”
*handles snake*
I've heard that the mamba is very fast so I'm glad to hear not aggressive towards humans.
This is the most passive mamba I have seen till now😂😂😂😂
Snakes are quite graceful in their slithering, flowing movement along the ground.
I was waiting for the, "OW!!! Oh, sh*t!!!"
That is the clamest Black Mamba I have ever seen.
Mambas, as a rule, are shy. It would rather give way and disappear in the bush. But boy, oh boy, never corner them. They are extremely fast and deadly
We show more here: m.ruclips.net/video/9PzamitOhQs/видео.html
I'm more worried at the black cha-cha-cha
Him: “It’s calm”
Me: it’s watching and poised to strike
Very cool. I thought they were aggressive and I'm glad they aren't