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This Guy Survived After Bitting by Black Mamba Snake

Wisconsin resident and snake enthusiast Tim Friede allows himself to be bitten (twice) by the deadly black mamba snake. How does Tim survive a bite that often kills victims within 20 minutes?

The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a venomous snake endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. It takes its common name not from the colour of its scales, but from the interior of its mouth, which is inky-black. It is the longest species of venomous snake on the African continent, with a length typically ranging from 2 meters (6.6 ft) to 3 meters (9.8 ft) and up to 4.3 to 4.5 meters (14.1 to 14.8 ft). It is among the fastest moving snakes in the world, capable of moving at 11 km/h (6.8 mph) over short distances.

This Guy Survived After Bitting by Black Mamba Snake

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