“However, if cornered or if they have with no escape route snakes will defend themselves, which may lead to a person being bitten,” Ping said.
Ping said that in the unlikely event that a person is bitten by a snake they should seek immediate medical attention. The Cape Cobra Africa’s most potent species of Cobra having a mainly neurotoxic venom with neurotoxic properties these snakes do not spit/spray their venom. Picture: Tyrone Ping.Undoubtedly the most iconic and feared snake in Africa, mostly without reason, as these snakes do not readily feature in snake bite statistics in Durban. They’re the largest venomous snake in Durban and can reach a maximum of 4.5m.
The Mozambique Spitting Cobra is one of the most common, highly venomous snakes found in and around Durban. Picture: Tyrone Ping.These snakes are strictly tree-dwelling animals and seldom venture down to the ground, except to feed or drink. Boomslangs are not commonly found in Durban due to their secretive nature and excellent camouflage. They are one of the few snakes in Southern Africa that are sexually dimorphic, meaning that the males and females feature different colouring.
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