The venom in them is strong enough to kill their prey very soon after being bitten, then the snake swallows the food whole. They are able to digest their prey in 8 to 10 hours. This is faster than your average snake. Reproduction of the Black Mamba is started by the male. The male searches out the female by following her scent.
Copulation can take as little as a few hours or a much as a few days.
The male inspects the female to see if she is ok by looking over her with her tongue.