Naja Nigricollis, commonly known as the black-necked spitting cobra, is a venomous snake found in Africa. It is known for its ability to spit venom into the eyes of its attacker as a form of defense. Some synonyms for Naja Nigricollis include the black-necked cobra, African cobra, and spitting cobra. Other languages have different names for this species, such as "mukome" in Shona, "bungona" in Swazi, and "njoka" in Ndebele. Despite the fear associated with this snake, it plays an important role in the ecosystem, preying on rodents and other small animals.