Jameson’s mamba is a swift, tree-dwelling predator that actively pursues small animal prey by day. It has been known to drop from a higher branch onto unsuspecting prey perched below, often falling to the ground with it. It kills its prey with venom before eating it.
Jameson’s Mamba
Dendroaspis jamesoni
Fact File
Where to see them: Reptile House
Length: Up to 8 ft
Venomous: Venomous
Habitat: Forest and shrubland
Diet: Lizards, frogs, birds, eggs, and small mammalsVideo
Deadly Bite: Don’t mess with a mamba—its bite can be fatal within 30 minutes.
90-Second Naturalist 
