1 Black-necked spitting cobra The most common spitting cobra in Africa, with Nigeria the busiest spot of all. This nightmarish creature combines the ability to spit venom 57 times in 20 minutes, with the usual venom injected rapidly during a bite. Black-necked spitting cobras measure 1.2-2.2 metres,… Read More »10 Snakes Of Nigeria, From Harmless To Lethal
1 Thirteen-scaled green snake A rainforest snake, also found in clearings next to rainforests, with immensely variable patterns. This is a green-black snake measuring 40-80cm, with neon blue cracks between its scales, which enlarge as they inflate their throats in anger. Philothamnus carinatus cover most of the Congo… Read More »10 Snake Species Of The Congo Rainforest
1 Emerald snake A completely harmless snake which often invades gardens, resting on bushes using its light, thin body. Emerald snakes (Hapsidophrys smaragdina) are widespread in central and west Africa, ranging from Gambia, through the Congo rainforest to Uganda, which lies at the eastern extent of its range.… Read More »10 Ugandan Snake Species You May Encounter
1 Ashe’s spitting cobra Perhaps the deadliest snake in Kenya, due to a deadly dance of airborne venom jets spat from holes in its fang tips, and the regular venom injected through a bite. Ashe’s spitting cobra was only made an official species in 2007, when it was… Read More »10 Snakes Species Found In Kenya
1 Usambara green snake Of the 54 African countries, Tanzania hosts a large amount of rare species relative to its size, and snakes are no exception. The reason is the Usambara mountain range, which was formed 2 million years ago. It peaks at just 2289 metres, but… Read More »10 Snakes Of Tanzania, From Harmless To Lethal