11. Cape cobra, yellow cobra, brown cobra, koperkapel (Naja nivea)
The cape cobra inhabits the very southern part of Africa, and even so it can be found in a variety of habitats, from forests, grasslands to bushy and arid areas. Therefore, its coloration varies much, from yellow, brown, to darker hues to black, and so it is known under many names depicting its color, for example, Koperkapel, which translates as “copper cobra” in Afrikaans. The average length goes up to 1.2 meters. Luckily, this cobra is seldom aggressive, but it often confronts people, and is considered to be one of the deadliest snakes in Africa, being highly venomous.
