SearchSkip to content


How many snakes are in Kruger National Park?

There are 54 species of snakes found in Kruger Park, only nine of which are deadly poisonous. Although the black mamba is often portrayed as the most dangerous snake in Africa, 90% of bites to humans are actually by the Mozambique spitting cobra and the puff adder.

More frequently asked questions on: Snakes


How venomous is the Mozambique spitting cobra?

How fast can the Black Mamba move?

Are there snakes in Marloth Park?

What happens if a Mozambique spitting cobra bites you?

What are some interesting facts about the Mozambique spitting cobra?

What does a Boomslang look like?

Can the Black Mamba be kept as a pet?

Can visitors handle or touch snakes in Kruger National Park?

Are Mozambique spitting cobras aggressive towards humans?

What is the best way to avoid encountering a Boomslang in Kruger Park?

Why is black mamba called black mamba?

How can I avoid encountering snakes in Kruger National Park?

What should I do if I am bitten by a Boomslang in Kruger Park?

What types of snakes can be found in Kruger National Park?

How long does the Black Mamba's venom take to kill?

What should I do if I am bitten by a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?

What snake kills the most humans in Africa?

What snake kills the fastest in Kruger Park?

Are the snakes in Kruger National Park venomous?

Are Boomslangs common in Kruger Park?

How does the Mozambique spitting cobra spit its venom?

What do Boomslangs eat?

What is the Black Mamba?

What should I do if I encounter a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?

Are there any guided tours or educational programs about snakes in Kruger National Park?

What does the Black Mamba look like?

What should I do if I encounter a Black Mamba?

Where is the Black Mamba found?

Are there any snake safety tips I should be aware of when visiting Kruger National Park?

What is the best way to avoid a Black Mamba bite?

How dangerous is the Black Mamba?

What is a Boomslang?

Why is it called Mozambique spitting cobra?

What should I do if I encounter a snake in Kruger National Park?

How does the Black Mamba hunt its prey?

What should I do if I encounter a Boomslang in Kruger Park?

How venomous is the Boomslang?

What is the best way to avoid encountering a Mozambique spitting cobra in Kruger Park?



Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?

Quiz