Deadly venomous Black mamba rescue and venom extraction

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6 ай бұрын

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The Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the most feared snake of Africa. It is also the second longest venomous snake in the world and it has very potent neurotoxic venom. This species is very fast, nervous and often ready to strike. People are scared of Black mambas if they live close to their village or house. In this video you will see a rescue of a Black mamba, the snake was in a tree near a village. People called the East African Venom Supplies team and we joined them. The team extracted venom from the snake and it will be used for the production of antivenom. This mamba stayed in the facility and another one (which was rescued earlier) was released into nature.

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@inappropriatejohnson 6 ай бұрын

Wow......respect. Edit: don't know where you learn snake handling techniques like this, but seriously, these guys know what they're doing. Again, respect.

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The best way to learn is from somebody who is already experienced :)

@tmacdonald3968 7 ай бұрын

It's good to see the Mamba being handled so gently. The rescue workers have excellent safety procedures. Thank you for sharing!

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! We try to show people who love snakes and work with respect :)

@elizabethfletcher7859 6 ай бұрын

😊Black mambas are usually brown in colour. The their mouths are black hence ‘black mamba’. I love their mouths, they look as if they are smiling!

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

We agree that mambas often look like they are smiling! 🙂 Thanks for watching.

@charlesmvula3925 6 ай бұрын

Smile of death

@Freakskpp 6 ай бұрын

great video again , good work ! always pleased each new videos ❤

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

So good to hear that, thanks! 🙂🙏

@nassunarhania 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful snake, respect to that man who rescued that snake from the tree.

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@fabizabo 6 ай бұрын

Switching the hand and holding the mamba without seeing it inside the bag is nerve wrecking. That dude is a certified badass.

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It looks dangerous, but it is quite a safe method.

@allen480 6 ай бұрын

@@LivingZoology Wonderful video and much respect to all the snake experts there. Have you come across any puff adders? I think I will stick with our central Arkansas canebrake rattlers, copperheads and water moccasins! lol. Stay safe!!

@tylermcintyre1454 5 ай бұрын

Tyler Mac So why didn’t you ask the snake

@thepatriotsrage661 3 ай бұрын

@@allen480 Not sure I can answer the question you asked, BUT the Puff Adder (Puffy as we call them) bites more people in Southern Africa than any other snake. They are lazy, so they don't move out of your way, rather they lie still and hope not to be stood on. They will bite and it also has the fastest bite of any African snake. Here in South Africa, it is the most common venomous bite.

@RenegadeRanga 5 ай бұрын

Small fangs but they pack a huge punch. These boys are absolute pros.

@LivingZoology 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Hej411 6 ай бұрын

Nice video i have watched Simon Keys from Snakes in the city bagging and handling mambas but boy oh boy this kenyan boy is either too good or doesnt fear for his life.... Abit more care would go long way in ensuring safety.... i hope there is a vile of antivenom close by...

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! There is antivenom very close by in this location and the snake catcher is very experienced.

@johnbrand1893 6 ай бұрын

Fascinating video, I’ve never seen one like this before, the guys are so professional and experienced in what they do, they make it look soo calm and relaxed, even though it’s fraught with danger, especially climbing up the tree to capture it in the first place.

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! We are happy to show the work of people who handle snakes safely and with respect :)

@birdie1585 6 ай бұрын

As ever, amazing, fabulous. Thanks for posting. Not as easy-going as green mambas, based on your previous videos. Where does the name "black" come from? Are some forms actually black, or is it just to differentiate the species - a bit like black rhino? (I know that "white" in white rhino is a corruption from the Afrikaans/Dutch for "wide", referring to their mouth/lips.)

@markboyle9941 6 ай бұрын

The inside of their mouths are black.

@inigo7576 6 ай бұрын

It was named for the interior of its mouth, which is black. When a black mamba opens its mouth, the dark color inside is something which immediately raises attention.

@Hej411 6 ай бұрын

Same goes for mambas its the black coloration of the inner mouth when exposed that gives it the name..this happens when the snake is surprised scared and wishes to express its intention that am dangerous..... fiesty snakes mambas

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, green mambas are more calm. The name Black mamba refers to the black color of the inside of the mouth of this species.

@temperanceblalock7514 6 ай бұрын

The bravest thing I’ve ever seen - a man climbing up a tree to capture a large mamba with just his hands!

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

First they used snake tongs, but we agree that it was a cool catch!

@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG 6 ай бұрын

Seems like his reluctance to bite the receptacle is screaming, "Hey! I _need_ that!"... (of course in Snake Swahili...)

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@horrorgirl1986 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video

@LivingZoology 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@adamhess2603 6 ай бұрын

You guys are amazing and I so respect you and your channel😊🙏🏻👍

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, we really appreciate it! 🙏🙂

@prathamkamath13 6 ай бұрын

How well does the black mamba monovalent antivenom work for the bite victoms

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

The antivenom works very well, you just need to get to the hospital quickly.

@rabiudauda5381 6 ай бұрын

Did the mamba hurt during the video process?

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

The rescued mamba was absolutely fine during the filming process. The other mamba which was released had a bit damaged nose after spending a long time in the snake farm.

@dutchmerchant4763 6 ай бұрын

Seemed to me this mamba need no rescue, was it done to make a movie?

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

It is explained in the text at the beginning of the video. This mamba stayed in that tree close to a village for two days and people were scared of it. In these situations you take the snake out because people might get less patient and even burn the whole tree to get rid of a deadly venomous snake living near them. We saw such scenes several times in Kenya.

@mohamedmohamud9691 6 ай бұрын

I wonder how this guy climbed a tree and just caught the black mamba bare handed.

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

Watch the scene closely, he and the other guys first use snake tongs to catch the snake and then he catches it behind the head with his hand.

@owenunderwood5000 6 ай бұрын

Venom Extraction is peculiar technique & in certain situations venom from these species can help medicinal purposes like blood clots/infections or advanced anti venom 🐍

@LivingZoology 6 ай бұрын

The extraction of snake venom is needed for the production of antivenom. Snake venom can be also used for the production of medicine.

@randyangiro 2 ай бұрын

Where is the location

@LivingZoology 2 ай бұрын

About 100 km from the coast of Kenya.

@randyangiro 2 ай бұрын

@@LivingZoology and also is it true. Snakes are everywhere in Australia

@LivingZoology 2 ай бұрын

@@randyangiro Snakes are common in Australia, but if you don’t specifically search for them, you rarely see them! Also in the winter many of them are not very active.

@randyangiro Ай бұрын

So that means South Africa has the most snake species in Africa including black mamba

@randyangiro Ай бұрын

Answer me

@LivingZoology Ай бұрын

South Africa has many snake species including Black mamba, yes. However, there are many African countries with rich snake fauna.