Deadly venomous Black mamba rescue and venom extraction

[@tmacdonald3968]

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

[@LivingZoology]

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

[@inappropriatejohnson]

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]

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

[@nassunarhania]

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

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabizabo]

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

[@LivingZoology]

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

[@allen480]

@@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]

Tyler Mac So why didn’t you ask the snake

[@thepatriotsrage661]

@@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.

[@elizabethfletcher7859]

😊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]

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

[@charlesmvula3925]

Smile of death

[@Freakskpp]

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

[@LivingZoology]

So good to hear that, thanks! 🙂🙏

[@johnbrand1893]

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]

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

[@temperanceblalock7514]

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

[@LivingZoology]

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

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

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

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching!

[@birdie1585]

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]

The inside of their mouths are black.

[@inigo7576]

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]

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]

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.

[@RenegadeRanga]

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

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hej411]

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]

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

[@adamhess2603]

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

[@LivingZoology]

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

[@horrorgirl1986]

Amazing video

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!

[@prathamkamath13]

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

[@LivingZoology]

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

[@rabiudauda5381]

Did the mamba hurt during the video process?

[@LivingZoology]

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.

[@randyangiro]

Where is the location

[@LivingZoology]

About 100 km from the coast of Kenya.

[@randyangiro]

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

[@LivingZoology]

@@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.

[@dutchmerchant4763]

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

[@LivingZoology]

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]

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

[@LivingZoology]

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]

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]

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

[@markarca6360]

​@@LivingZoologyLike anticancer and antihypertensive meds, aside from antivenom.

[@randyangiro]

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

[@randyangiro]

Answer me

[@LivingZoology]

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

[@charlesgrotticelli2946]

Another excellent and informative video. Keep up the good work.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching our videos! 🙏