Remarkably adaptable, the Cape cobra can even be found in urban areas where there is sufficient food and cover. However, this proximity to human settlements often leads to dangerous encounters.

Cape Town - Summer in South Africa has become a surprising hotspot not just for sunbathers, but also for snakes, as they venture onto the beaches in search of food! At Langebaan Lagoon ...

Stellenbosch Snake Removal removed a cape cobra from the ladies' room of a lodge in South Africa Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...