Rinkhals

The ringhals is a venomous snake found in southern Africa, often mistaken for a cobra. Unlike true cobras, it belongs to its own unique genus, Hemachatus. Known for its striking appearance, it can spit venom to defend itself.

• The ringhals belongs to the monotypic genus Hemachatus.
• It resembles true cobras but differs enough to be classified separately.
• A new species, H. nyangensis, was identified in Zimbabwe in 2023.