Southern Philippine Cobras are spitting cobras endemic to the Philippines and carry highly potent venom. They display a bright coloration.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Naja |
| Species |
N. samarensis |
| Scientific Name |
Naja samarensis |
| Other Names |
Visayan cobra, Samar cobra, Peters’ cobra |
| Length |
Up to 1.4 meters |
| Color |
Varies between dark black and bright mustard yellow to green |
| Distribution |
Visayas and Mindanao island groups of the Philippines |
| Habitat |
Habitats vary greatly – from the tropical plains to the mountainous jungle |
| Diet |
Mostly rodents, but also prey upon frogs and reptiles |
| Venom Fact |
Highly venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
LC |
Southern Philippine Cobra Pictures Gallery
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Naja Samarensis
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Peters’ Cobra
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Southern Philippine Cobra Images
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Southern Philippine Cobra Photos
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Southern Philippine Cobra Pictures
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Southern Philippine Cobra
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Southern Philippine Cobras
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Visayan Cobra
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Samar Cobra
