The shield-nosed cobra is an African species of cobra, living in burrows. It is named so because of the snake’s big rostral scales and cobra hoods.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Aspidelaps |
| Scientific Name |
Aspidelaps scutatus |
| Size |
29.5 in (75 cm) |
| Color |
Brown-grey back having dark blotches, white belly |
| Distribution |
Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, and Mozambique |
| Habitat |
Savannah and sandy places |
| Diet |
Lizards, frogs, |
| Hibernation Period |
November-February |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| Clutch Size |
4-10 eggs |
| Average Lifespan |
10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Not listed |
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Aspidelaps Scutatus
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