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Summary details for Aspidelaps lubricus lubricus
If you are unsure of the identification of a snake you have observed, you can ask an expert for snake identification by uploading a photo to the Snakes of Namibia facebook page.
You can also get help from their amazing album of infographics of the common snake species in Namibia.
The facebook page also has contact details for snake catchers - people who are experienced in catching and removing snakes - throughout the country.
In the case of a snake bite, email "snakebite" to snakebitedoc@gmail.com. Namibia's snakebite expert - Dr Buys - will respond immediately.
Cape Coral Shield Cobra
Aspidelaps lubricus lubricus
The Cape Coral Shield Cobra is orange to red above with black crossbars which encircle the body and tail. The underside is white with black blotches on the neck area.
Restricted to the rocky and stony regions of southern Namibia. This snake emerges at night to forage.
All shield cobras are considered to be venomous (however only the Kunene shield cobra has been accountable for fatalities in Namibia). Medical care and supportive treatment will be needed, however bites are incredibly rare.
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