How does the *Naja nigricincta* appearance differ in dryer or desert-like regions?

Predominantly pale with less starkly contrasted dark bands

The striking black and white banding pattern that gives the Zebra Spitting Cobra its name is highly variable depending on the snake's geographic location and habitat type. Specimens found in arid or dryer, desert-like regions tend to exhibit coloration that is predominantly pale, sometimes approaching a white or light yellowish base color. In these dry populations, the dark bands that encircle the body are present but possess a lower contrast against the pale background compared to their rainforest counterparts. Conversely, those in rainforest areas show the high-contrast effect with vivid black bands alternating with bright white or pale yellow.