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Eastern Green Mamba — Fact Sheet

Dendroaspis angusticeps · Eastern Green Mamba

📋 At a glance

Adult size150-230 cm
Lifespan15-20 years
SubspeciesNo captive-care subspecies split
OriginSee the full care guide for distribution details.
ActivityDiurnal
DifficultyExpert
LegalCITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply

🏠 Enclosure

  • Use the enclosure dimensions, heating, humidity, and safety values from the structured care profile and full care guide.

🌡️ Temperature

  • Basking spot: 30-32 °C
  • Warm zone: 24-28 °C
  • Cool zone: 22-24 °C
  • Night: 20-23 °C

🪳 Feeding

  • Feed according to the prey type and schedule in the structured care profile; remove uneaten prey promptly.

🩺 Health — warning signs

  • Watch for appetite loss, abnormal posture, injury, breathing issues, failed shedding or molting, and sustained weight loss.