NParks monitoring Serangoon Gardens area after venomous black spitting cobra spotted

Native to Singapore, black spitting cobras have been encountered in parks, gardens and urban areas where prey such as rodents and amphibians can be found.

Listen Summarise A highly venomous black spitting cobra was spotted in Serangoon Gardens, Singapore, but searches by NParks have so far failed to locate it. Black spitting cobras are native, shy snakes that avoid humans but can defend themselves by spitting venom when threatened. NParks advises the public to stay calm, keep distance, avoid handling the snakes, and report sightings via their helpline for safe monitoring and relocation. AI generated

SINGAPORE – The National Parks Board (NParks) said it is monitoring the Serangoon Gardens area after a highly venomous cobra was spotted there.