<p><b>Naja melanoleuca</b>, or the black and white spitting cobra, is a striking snake native to central and western Africa, recognized for its unique black and white coloration and impressive ability to spit venom. This nocturnal predator thrives in humid rainforest and savanna habitats, playing a key role in regulating small mammal and bird populations.</p>
Tag: reptiles of Central Africa
Homopholis fasciata
<p>The <b>Homopholis fasciata</b>, or African ground boa, is a nocturnal predator found in central and southern Africa's rainforests, savannas, and temperate forests. This slender snake, characterized by its distinctive dark brown and orange stripes, preys on small mammals, birds, and reptiles using ambush techniques, and gives birth to live young during warmer months.</p>