With support from A Rocha International and the Global Conservation Fund, A Rocha Uganda has conducted a snake survey under the project, Fostering Sustainable Coexistence of Humans with Snakes and Primates to conserve Biological Diversity in West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve.
The survey aimed to identify snake species in the forest, their diet, prey, and the dynamics of human-wildlife interactions. We recorded about 8 species including the Egyptian Cobra, Boiga, Forest Night Adder, Jamsoni’s mamba, Puff adder, Common green snake, Egg Eater, and the Eastern Forest Cobra. These findings will guide efforts to improve co-existence, reduce snake and human deaths, and design safety measures such as providing antivenom to enhance community safety.
