BLACK MAMBA Dendroaspis polylepis
Snake-bite Identification & Symptoms
This section contains information regarding identification of dangerous snakes and probable snake-bite symptoms. Please click on a 'read more' link below the image of a snake for further information on species identification, distribution, snake-bite symptoms and suggested antivenom.
GREEN MAMBA Dendroaspis angusticeps
JAMESON'S MAMBA Dendroaspis jamesoni
PUFF ADDER
Bitis arietans
GABOON VIPER
Bitis gabonica
RHINO VIPER
Bitis nasicornis
SAW-SCALED or CARPET VIPER Echis carinatus
BLACK-NECKED/LARGE BROWN SPITTING COBRA Naja nigr.. / ashei
RED SPITTING COBRA
Naja pallida
EGYPTIAN COBRA
Naja haje
FOREST or BLACK AND WHITE COBRA Naja melanoleuca
BOOMSLANG
Dispholidus typus
TWIG SNAKE
Thelotornis sp.
MOLE VIPER
Atractaspis sp.
NIGHT ADDERS
Causus spp.
OTHER SMALL VIPERS
atheris etc