Scientific name: Naja sumatrana

The body is thick, and the tail short. The head is distinct from the neck, and the snout is rounded.

This is a highly venomous species which should be treated with caution. Typically this snake prefers to avoid confrontation and is not considered ‘aggressive. Large adults will stand erect, expand their hood and hiss loudly if feeling threatened. If the perceived attacker does not back off from this threat display the snake will then attempt to spray venom into the eyes of its tormentor. Unless such venom is washed away immediately, permanent damage to the tissues surrounding the eye can occur. Envenomation through a bite from this species may result in death.- Ecology Asia

It’s Native to Singapore

Location: Sungei Buloh and Dairy Farm, Upper Seletar Reservoir

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