As mentioned above, some snakes can actually be pets and will not be a danger for you even if they do bite you. But the black mamba is not one of those snakes, and you will want to stay away from it. In Africa, the mamba is in fact at the origin of many myths and legends, which makes it pretty terrifying since it is not a mythical creature. These snakes are very aggressive, extremely fast, and can attack even without being provoked. They are the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra, and if they do spot you there is nothing left to do but pray.
