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    8 months ago

    From the same Wikipedia article:

    The black mamba’s reputation for being ready to attack is exaggerated; it is usually provoked by perceived threats such as the blocking of its movements and ability to retreat.

    Despite its reputation as a formidable and highly aggressive species, the black mamba attacks humans only if it is threatened or cornered.