Indian cobra is a species of highly venomous snake occurring in the Indian Subcontinent. The species is usually nocturnal, but exhibit mostly crepuscular behavior. It is terrestrial, but is a good climber especially when required for foraging and roosting. The cobra is known to be alert and aggressive.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Naja |
| Scientific Name |
Naja naja |
| Other Names |
Spectacled Cobra, Asian Cobra, Binocellate Cobra |
| Length |
1 – 1.5 m; some specimens may reach 2.1 to 2.2 m |
| Color |
Black to dark brown or creamy white; patterns of spectacled white or yellow covers the body |
| Distribution |
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, southern Nepal |
| Habitat |
Open forests, plains, agricultural lands, wetlands, rocky terrain, villages, city outskirts; found from sea-level to a height of 2,000 m |
| Diet |
Rodents, lizards, frogs, birds |
| Predators |
Mongoose |
| Venom Fact |
Venom consists of neurotoxins and cardiotoxins |
| Breeding Season |
Post winter season |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
10 to 30 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
48 to 69 days |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 32.3 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Not Classified |
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Baby Indian Cobra
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Binocellate Cobra
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Indian Cobra Snake
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Indian Cobra Snakes
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Indian Cobra
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Indian Cobras
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Naja Naja
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Spectacled Cobra
