How long does a black mamba last?
Typical lifespan
10–20 yr
The fastest snake and Africa's longest venomous one; it is named for the black inside of its mouth, not its colour.
How that compares
Black mamba against things of a similar time.
Car 8–20 yr
Black mamba 10–20 yr
Tiger 8–26 yr
Washing machine 8–14 yr
Water heater 8–15 yr
German shepherd 9–13 yr
Golden retriever 10–13 yr
Doberman pinscher 10–13 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0909 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.7 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a black mamba
- How much does a black mamba weigh? 1–3.1 kg
- Black mamba vs Peregrine falcon Side by side
- Black mamba vs Mallard Side by side
- Black mamba vs King cobra Side by side
- Black mamba vs Platypus Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a black mamba last?
- A black mamba lasts 10–20 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a black mamba weigh? 1–3.1 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a hippopotamus last? 40–55 yr
- How long does a chimpanzee last? 30–60 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- How long does a American alligator last? 35–70 yr
- How long does a ostrich last? 30–50 yr
- Black mamba vs Peregrine falcon Side by side
- Black mamba vs Mallard Side by side
- Black mamba vs King cobra Side by side
- Black mamba vs Platypus Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)