This is the moment two deadly snakes brutally fought each other over a female at the Pilanesberg National Park.
The black mambas fight each other over a female
A rare footage has emerged showing two deadly black mambas fighting over a female while entangled.
The black mamba snakes can be seen tying each other in knots as their behaviour - known as 'plaiting combat' - is recorded by Kirstie Bowers of Johannesburg, South Africa, while she was on safari in the country's Pilanesberg National Park.
The two snakes fight each other for the attention of the female. The black mambas - one of the world's most dangerous snake species - are also known to sometimes bite at each other when they fight for a mate.
The loser is the first one to back down.
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