some of our huge [4 m + = 13-15 ft] extremely poisonous black mamba encounters out in the bush......
they could be anywhere--on the ground, in the grass where you are walking or up in a tree under which shade you are taking a rest from the hot sun.
its neuro toxin venom will kill a grown-up inside of 15-20 min'
as solo hunters that are easily sometimes more than 10 miles from the vehicle and more than 100 miles from the nearest small town or decent hospital,this is a serious threat!