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title: "How much does a black mamba weigh?"
description: "A black mamba weighs 1–3.1 kg (2.2–6.83 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a black mamba weigh?

**Typical weight: 1–3.1 kg**

That is 2.2–6.83 lb.

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 mass.*

- Toaster: 1–3.5 kg
- Black mamba: 1–3.1 kg
- Laptop: 0.9–3.2 kg
- Platypus: 0.7–2.4 kg
- Clothes iron: 0.9–2.2 kg
- Great horned owl: 0.68–2.5 kg
- Electric kettle: 0.7–2.2 kg
- Mallard: 0.7–1.6 kg

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- [How long does a black mamba last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/black-mamba/) — 10–20 yr
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## Common questions

### How much does a black mamba weigh?

A black mamba weighs 1–3.1 kg (2.2–6.83 lb).

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## Sources

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