27/09/2026
🚨🐍 A 2-METRE CAPE COBRA FOUND NEAR SESHENG! 🐍🚨
Today, our volunteer Lourens was called out after residents spotted a snake near Sesheng.
Upon arrival, the snake’s striking yellow-golden colour immediately caught his attention — a colour commonly associated with the Cape Cobra. 👀🐍
The search began! 🔎🌿
After carefully searching the area where the snake was last seen, Lourens spotted the big guy hiding in the bushes! 😳
And this was no small snake…
📏 Approximately 2 METRES long!
The snake was inspected and confirmed as a Cape Cobra (Naja nivea).
🐍 CAPE COBRA FACTS
☠️ The Cape Cobra is a highly venomous snake and should never be approached or handled by untrained people.
🟡 They can occur in a range of colours, including yellow, golden, brown and darker shades.
🌞 Cape Cobras are generally active during the day.
🍽️ Their diet includes rodents, birds, lizards, frogs and other small prey.
🛡️ When threatened, they may raise the front part of their body and spread their hood as a warning.
⚠️ If you encounter one, keep your distance and give it a clear escape route. Do not attempt to catch or kill it.
🙏 A BIG thank you to the residents who reported the snake instead of killing it!
By reporting snakes, we can help protect both our community and our wildlife. ❤️🐍
📞 SEE A SNAKE? DON’T KILL IT — REPORT IT!
