Black spitting cobra seen near Serangoon Gardens remains elusive after NParks' searches

The species is drawn to areas with prey such as rats and frogs. NParks advises people who encounter a snake to keep a safe distance, stay calm and give it space to retreat.

A poster put up at the Mei Hwan Drive neighbourhood in the Serangoon Gardens area that has been circulating on social media. (Photo: Social media)

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SINGAPORE: A highly venomous black spitting cobra has been spotted near Mei Hwan Drive in the Serangoon Gardens area, but searches have so far failed to locate it.

Mr How Choon Beng, group director for wildlife management at the National Parks Board (NParks), said on Wednesday (Sep 23) that the agency activated contractors after each reported sighting.

However, the snake was not found during the searches.

"NParks will continue to monitor the area and relocate any cobras sighted," Mr How added.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Black spitting cobras have also been spotted elsewhere in Singapore. In March, a wildlife enthusiast told CNA that he saw one slithering off a trail in the mangroves at Pasir Ris Park. The snake was about 5m from an elevated boardwalk, but few people appeared to notice it despite moderately heavy foot traffic. This species of cobra is native to Singapore and is occasionally encountered in forests, parks, gardens and urban areas, where prey such as rodents and amphibians are readily available. "While black spitting cobras are highly venomous, they are generally shy and prefer to avoid humans," Mr How said.

Black spitting cobras have also been spotted elsewhere in Singapore. In March, a wildlife enthusiast told CNA that he saw one slithering off a trail in the mangroves at Pasir Ris Park.

The snake was about 5m from an elevated boardwalk, but few people appeared to notice it despite moderately heavy foot traffic.

This species of cobra is native to Singapore and is occasionally encountered in forests, parks, gardens and urban areas, where prey such as rodents and amphibians are readily available.

"While black spitting cobras are highly venomous, they are generally shy and prefer to avoid humans," Mr How said.

A black spitting cobra seen at Pasir Ris Park on Mar 28, 2026. (Photo: Young Tan)

When threatened, cobras can stand erect, expand their hood and hiss loudly as a defensive posture.

Black spitting cobras may also spit venom when cornered or provoked.

"If members of the public encounter a snake in a public area, they should observe from a safe distance, stay calm, and back away slowly, giving it space to retreat.

"Do not approach or attempt to handle the snake," Mr How warned.

He also said that pets should be kept on a tight leash as they might approach and alarm the snake.

Snakes should be left alone, especially if they are in their natural habitat.

Members of the public who need help may call the NParks helpline at 1800-476-1600.

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这种蛇喜欢栖息在有老鼠和青蛙等猎物的地方。国家公园局建议，如果遇到蛇，应保持安全距离，保持冷静，并给蛇留出退避的空间。

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新加坡：有人在实龙岗花园附近的梅环路附近发现了一条剧毒的黑色喷毒眼镜蛇，但搜寻工作至今仍未找到它。

国家公园局（NParks）野生动物管理组主任何俊明先生周三（9月23日）表示，该机构在每次接到目击报告后都会启动承包商。

然而，搜寻过程中并未找到这条蛇。

“国家公园局将继续监测该地区，并将发现的任何眼镜蛇转移，”何先生补充道。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 在新加坡其他地方也发现了黑喷毒眼镜蛇的踪迹。今年3月，一位野生动物爱好者告诉CNA，他在巴西立公园的红树林小径上看到一条蛇爬了出来。这条蛇距离高架木栈道大约5米，但尽管人流量适中，似乎很少有人注意到它。这种眼镜蛇是新加坡的本土物种，偶尔会在森林、公园、花园和城市地区出现，这些地方啮齿动物和两栖动物等猎物很容易找到。“虽然黑喷毒眼镜蛇剧毒，但它们通常很害羞，喜欢避开人类，”何先生说。

在新加坡其他地方也曾发现过黑喷毒眼镜蛇。今年3月，一位野生动物爱好者告诉亚洲新闻台（CNA），他看到一条黑喷毒眼镜蛇从巴西立公园红树林的一条小径上溜走。

这条蛇距离高架木栈道大约 5 米，但尽管人流量较大，似乎很少有人注意到它。

这种眼镜蛇原产于新加坡，偶尔会在森林、公园、花园和城市地区出现，这些地方啮齿动物和两栖动物等猎物很容易获得。

“虽然黑喷毒眼镜蛇剧毒，但它们通常很害羞，喜欢避开人类，”豪先生说。

2026年3月28日，有人在巴西立公园发现一条黑色喷毒眼镜蛇。（照片：Young Tan）

受到威胁时，眼镜蛇可以直立起来，展开颈部皮褶，发出响亮的嘶嘶声，摆出防御姿态。

黑喷毒眼镜蛇在被逼到角落或受到挑衅时也可能会喷射毒液。

“如果公众在公共场所遇到蛇，他们应该在安全距离外观察，保持冷静，慢慢后退，给蛇留出退缩的空间。

“不要靠近或试图触摸这条蛇，”豪先生警告说。

他还说，应该用牵引绳拴住宠物，因为它们可能会靠近并惊扰蛇。

应该让蛇类远离，尤其是在它们的自然栖息地。

需要帮助的公众可以拨打国家公园局热线 1800-476-1600。

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