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Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) from Vaalwater, Limpopo Province. Copyright Johan Marais
Nature & Conservation

The snouted cobra – Naja allulifera

The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera) is by far the largest cobra in the Lowveld, reaching 2,5 m in length. It is usually yellowish to dark brown or blue-black above with a yellow mottled belly but there is also a banded variety.

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Nature & Conservation

Camouflager supreme – the Puff Adder

The Puff Adder is widespread throughout much of Southern Africa but avoids high mountain tops and dense forest. It is a slow-moving snake that spends most of its life well camouflaged. R

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