Unsuccessful searches for venomous black spitting cobra spotted near Serangoon Gardens: NParks

Native to Singapore, black spitting cobras have been encountered in parks, gardens and urban areas where prey such as rodents and amphibians can be found.

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Published Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

Updated Sep 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

A highly venomous black spitting cobra was spotted in Serangoon Gardens, Singapore, but searches by NParks have so far failed to locate it.

Black spitting cobras are native, shy snakes that avoid humans but can defend themselves by spitting venom when threatened.

NParks advises the public to stay calm, keep distance, avoid handling the snakes, and report sightings via their helpline for safe monitoring and relocation.

SINGAPORE – Searches have so far failed to locate a highly venomous cobra after it was spotted in the Serangoon Gardens area, National Parks Board (NParks) said.

In response to media queries on Sept 23, NParks group director of wildlife management, How Choon Beng, said the agency has been alerted to sightings of a black spitting cobra – scientifically known as Naja sumatrana – near Mei Hwan Drive.

“Following each reported sighting, contractors were activated immediately to survey the area and locate the snake,” he said.

However, the snake was not found during these surveys.

“NParks will continue to monitor the area and relocate any cobras sighted,” he added.

Black spitting cobras are native to Singapore. They have been encountered in parks, gardens and urban areas where prey such as rodents and amphibians can be found.

In 2026, a handful of sightings of black spitting cobras have been reported on social media by the public . Facebook posts by various wildlife photographers show the snake slithering in places such as Pasir Ris Park, Kent Ridge Park, and Chinese Garden.

“While these cobras are highly venomous, they are generally shy and prefer to avoid humans,” How said.

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. Pets should also be kept on a tight leash, lest they approach and alarm the snake.

“Do not approach or attempt to handle the snake,” How cautioned.

“The snake should be left alone, especially if it is in its natural habitat.”

For any wildlife-related issues or assistance, the public can call NParks’ helpline at 1800-476-1600.

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黑喷毒眼镜蛇原产于新加坡，人们曾在公园、花园和城市地区发现过它们，这些地方通常会有啮齿动物和两栖动物等猎物。

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发布于2026年9月24日上午10:30

更新于2026年9月24日上午10:30

新加坡实龙岗花园发现了一条剧毒的黑色喷毒眼镜蛇，但国家公园局至今仍未找到它。

黑喷毒眼镜蛇是本地特有的害羞蛇类，它们会避开人类，但在受到威胁时会喷射毒液进行自卫。

国家公园局建议公众保持冷静，与蛇保持距离，避免接触蛇类，并通过其热线报告发现蛇类的情况，以便进行安全监测和转移。

新加坡——国家公园局（NParks）表示，此前有人在实龙岗花园地区发现了一条剧毒眼镜蛇，但搜寻工作至今仍未找到该蛇。

9月23日，国家公园局野生动物管理组主任何俊明在回应媒体询问时表示，该机构已接到报告，称在美环路附近发现了一条黑色喷毒眼镜蛇（学名：Naja sumatrana）。

他说：“每次接到目击报告后，我们立即派出承包商对该地区进行勘察，并找到这条蛇。”

然而，在这些调查中并没有发现这条蛇。

“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，”他补充道。

黑喷毒眼镜蛇是新加坡的本土物种。人们曾在公园、花园和城区等有啮齿动物和两栖动物等猎物的地方发现过它们。

2026年，社交媒体上出现了一些公众目击黑喷毒眼镜蛇的报告。一些野生动物摄影师在Facebook上发布的照片​​显示，这种蛇在巴西立公园、肯特岗公园和中国花园等地游弋。

“虽然这些眼镜蛇剧毒，但它们通常很害羞，喜欢避开人类，”豪说道。

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

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，应保持安全距离观察，保持冷静，缓慢后退，给蛇留出退避的空间。宠物也应拴好牵引绳，以免靠近并惊扰蛇。

“不要靠近或试图触摸这条蛇，”豪警告道。

“应该让蛇待在原地，尤其是在它的自然栖息地。”

对于任何与野生动物相关的问题或需要帮助，公众可以拨打国家公园管理局的热线电话 1800-476-1600。

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