Jambo 🐍 Reptiles
Spitting cobra
Naja mossambica
Photo : i_c_riddell, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
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It sprays venom towards the eyes up to 2.5 metres.
Tracker tip
🎯 If venom gets in your eyes, rinse with plenty of water and see a doctor.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare
FAQ
Where can I see a spitting cobra on safari?
The spitting cobra lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (very rare).
How do I recognise a spitting cobra?
It sprays venom towards the eyes up to 2.5 metres. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Naja mossambica) offline.