Mozambique Spitting Cobra
Mozambique spitting cobra is a species of highly poisonous snake found in Africa. The species is considered as one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa. As its name suggests, it can spit its venom.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Naja |
| Scientific Name | Naja mossambica |
| Length | 90 to 105 cm; largest recorded specimen measures 154 cm |
| Weight | 10 – 15 lbs |
| Color | Upper surface is slate to blue to olive or tawny black; underside is salmon pink to purple yellowish with black bars across the neck |
| Distribution | Natal, Durban, Mpumalanga Province Lowveld region, south-eastern Tanzania, Pemba Island, southern Angola, northern Namibia |
| Habitat | Rocky savanna, lowland forest |
| Diet | Amphibians, other snakes, birds, eggs, small mammals, occasionally insects |
| Predators | Other snakes |
| Venom Fact | Venom consists of neurotoxin and cytotoxin |
| Breeding Season | April |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 10 – 22 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 months |
| Average Lifespan | Around 20 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |
Mozambique Spitting Cobra Pictures Gallery
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- Mozambique Spitting Cobra Baby
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- Mozambique Spitting Cobra Venom
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- Mozambique Spitting Cobra
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- Mozambique Spitting Cobras
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- Naja Mossambica
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- Mozambique Spitting Cobra Fangs
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- Mozambique Spitting Cobra Habitat
Published on December 1st 2016 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 4th October 2023.
