Caspian cobras are medium-sized, heavy-bodied highly poisonous species of cobra snakes occurring in Central Asia. Although the species is terrestrial and diurnal, they are good climbers and exhibit crepuscular and nocturnal traits. They are quick-moving, agile and are known to be good swimmers. They are aggressive and bad-tempered too.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Naja |
| Scientific Name |
Naja oxiana |
| Other Names |
Central Asian Cobra, Oxus Cobra, Russian Cobra |
| Length |
Around 1m |
| Color |
Light brown to chocolate brown or yellowish |
| Distribution |
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, north and east Afghanistan, northeastern Iran, Kashmir region, the northern half of Pakistan, state of Himachal Pradesh in India, southwestern Tajikistan |
| Habitat |
Arid and semiarid, rocky or stony, shrub or scrub covered foothills at a height up to about 3,000 m (9,800 ft) from the sea level |
| Diet |
Rodents, frogs and toads, occasionally fish, birds and bird eggs |
| Predators |
Mongoose, birds of prey particularly snake eagles, other snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Neurotoxic (highly venomous) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
6 to 19 eggs |
| Average Lifespan |
20 to 30 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Data Deficient |
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Central Asian Cobra
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Naja Oxiana
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