The Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica) is a small, thin snake that does not bite often but spits its venom, aiming for the eyes, up to 3 metres with pinpoint accuracy. It ranges in colour from light brown to black and usually has black bars on its throat.
Mozambique Spitting Cobra
Name
Mozambique Spitting Cobra [Naja mossambica]
Appearance
The Mozambique spitting cobra is a small and thin snake that reaches an average length of 1 meter. The snake can be a light brown color to a black color. They usually present black bars on their throat.
Diet
The snake preys on snakes, birds, frogs and small mammals. They sometimes eat insects when they can’t find any other prey.
Distribution
The Mozambique spitting cobra can be found in most of Mozambique, Mpumalanga, Gauteng,North West, Zimbabwe, eastern and northern Botswana, Limpopo, northern Namibia and further north.
Breeding
It lays a cluster of eggs that can have between 10-22 eggs, the young are measured 23-25 cm on average after birth.
Venom
This snake is equipped with a cytotoxic (this venom destroys cells and soft tissues in your body) venom that causes blisters, swelling, pain and in most cases severe tissue damage. The snake does not bite often but it does spit its venom aiming for your eyes. They can spit their venom up to 3 meters with pin point accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Mozambique spitting cobra?
About 1 metre on average. The Mozambique spitting cobra is a small, thin snake that can be light brown to black in colour, usually with black bars on its throat.
What does Mozambique spitting cobra venom do?
The Mozambique spitting cobra’s venom is cytotoxic, meaning it destroys cells and soft tissues in the body. It causes blisters, swelling, pain and, in most cases, severe tissue damage.
What does a Mozambique spitting cobra eat?
The Mozambique spitting cobra preys on snakes, birds, frogs and small mammals, and sometimes eats insects when it cannot find any other prey.
How many eggs does a Mozambique spitting cobra lay?
The Mozambique spitting cobra lays a clutch of between 10 and 22 eggs, and the young measure 23–25 cm on average after hatching.
Where is the Mozambique spitting cobra found?
The Mozambique spitting cobra is found in most of Mozambique, in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng and North West, in Zimbabwe, eastern and northern Botswana and northern Namibia, and further north.
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