While Gaboon Vipers thrive in rainforests, Black Mambas prefer open savannas and woodlands

While Gaboon Vipers thrive in rainforests, Black Mambas prefer open savannas and woodlands 

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Diverse Habitats

Gaboon Vipers boast a unique patterned appearance, whereas Black Mambas are typically olive or greyish in color

Gaboon Vipers boast a unique patterned appearance, whereas Black Mambas are typically olive or greyish in color 

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Appearance

Both snakes possess deadly venom, but the Black Mamba's is known to be particularly fast-acting

Both snakes possess deadly venom, but the Black Mamba's is known to be particularly fast-acting 

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Venom Potency

Gaboon Vipers are bulkier, but Black Mambas are longer, often reaching lengths of over 2 meters

Gaboon Vipers are bulkier, but Black Mambas are longer, often reaching lengths of over 2 meters 

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Size Matters

Gaboon Vipers are more sedentary, while Black Mambas are highly aggressive when threatened

Gaboon Vipers are more sedentary, while Black Mambas are highly aggressive when threatened 

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Behavioral Traits

Gaboon Vipers primarily feed on rodents, while Black Mambas have a varied diet including birds

Gaboon Vipers primarily feed on rodents, while Black Mambas have a varied diet including birds 

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Dietary Preferences

Gaboon Vipers give birth to live young, whereas Black Mambas lay eggs

Gaboon Vipers give birth to live young, whereas Black Mambas lay eggs 

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Reproduction

On average, Black Mambas live longer in the wild compared to Gaboon Vipers

On average, Black Mambas live longer in the wild compared to Gaboon Vipers 

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Lifespan

Both snakes have few natural predators, but humans pose the greatest threat due to habitat destruction and hunting

Both snakes have few natural predators, but humans pose the greatest threat due to habitat destruction and hunting 

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Predators

Both species face threats, but conservation efforts are in place to protect their declining populations

Both species face threats, but conservation efforts are in place to protect their declining populations 

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Conservation Status