The Black Spitting Cobra (Naja nigricincta woodi) A large cobra averaging 80 cm - 1.8m in length, which is active during the day and favours dry riverbeds and rocky hills. It is a shy and elusive snake that is quick to escape if encountered, but if cornered it doesn’t hesitate to spread an impressive hood and spit its venom. This cobra can eject it's venom up to 2m - depending on the size of the snake. Predominantly cytotoxic venom causing pain, swelling and local tissue damage. Luckily the snak