Even with its name, the snake does not have black scales. Its coloration ranges from brown to olive, with a lighter underbelly providing contrast. 

The term "black" only applies to the dark color of the snake's mouth, which it exposes when it feels threatened.

Moreover, the Black Mamba lives in sub-Saharan Africa and can thrive in various habitats such as savannas, woodlands, rocky slopes, and dense forests. 

These types of snakes are also Africa's longest venomous snakes and the world’s second-longest, reaching up to 14 feet long.

Likewise, it can move at 12.5 miles per hour; its speed and venom make it a skilled predator that primarily feeds on small mammals and birds.