Is the black mamba the fastest snake in the world? What do they eat? How can u tell wether a snake is a male or female? Whats the easiest way to calm a snake down? Sorry bout all the Q's and thanks for being so nice when I first got on this thing everyone! I love this site everyone's so nice!!! YEAH!!!!! Im only 14 soo.... its ok to say YYYEEEAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't help you with the mamba questions but to determine male from female reliably requires probing by an experienced person. The way to calm a snake depends on the species. some snakes are easy going and a snap to handle while others will take great delight in trying to eat your face.

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Merlin,
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Mamba's have been known to travel up to 20/kmh (20 mph ?) and the diet consists of rodents, and occasional bird, and some have been known to eat other snakes.

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Ken
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I like black mambas too - I have only ever seen then on TV lol but I love the way they will repeatedly strike - obviously not good for whatever is on the recieving end of the bite though