Indian Cobra

Naja naja

The Indian Cobra is known for its impressive hood and is often seen in stories and movies! It's a special snake with unique patterns.

Habitat: Forests and fields

Appearance

The Indian Cobra is a medium-to-large snake, typically yellowish-brown, black, or grey. It has a distinctive broad hood, often marked with a spectacle-like or monocle pattern on the back, making it visually distinct when threatened.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassLepidosauriaOrderSquamataFamilyElapidaeGenusNaja

Indian Cobra

Interesting facts

Ancient Egyptians believed cobras symbolized royalty and protection.

Baby cobras are born with full venom and can defend themselves right away!

The "spectacle" pattern on its hood is unique to each cobra, like a fingerprint!

They are famous for "dancing" to snake charmers' music, but really follow movement!

Special abilities

Indian Cobras can expand a dramatic hood because it makes them look larger and more intimidating to predators.

Indian Cobras have a forked tongue that helps them 'smell' their surroundings and locate prey or mates.

Measurements & details

Length: 100-220 cm
Weight: 2-6 kg
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Top Speed: 6 km/h
Clutch Size: 10-30
Incubation: 48-69 days

Diet & Feeding

Hungry hunters that eat small critters like rodents, frogs, and even other snakes!

Primary Foods

Rodents
Frogs
Lizards
Birds
Other snakes

Foraging Method

Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Indian Grey Mongoose

Herpestes edwardsii

Mongoose preys on cobras.

hunts

Black Rat

Rattus rattus

Primary prey for cobras.

hunts

Common Indian Toad

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Toads are part of its diet.

eaten by

King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

Young cobras can be prey.

Traits

Wildlife

Step into the incredible world of wild animals and plants living freely in nature. From tiny insects to towering trees, it's all part of the wild wonders around us!

Ancient Lineage

These fascinating organisms carry echoes of the deep past, with ancestors that have roamed the Earth for an incredible span of time. They are living links to ancient worlds!

Forest

These lush habitats are filled with countless trees, offering homes to a huge variety of plants and animals! Immerse yourself in the green canopy.

Longevous

Marvel at organisms that have an incredible capacity to live for a very, very long time, sometimes spanning centuries or even millennia. They are the elders of the natural world!

Carnivorous

Discover fierce hunters and clever predators that get all their energy from eating other animals. They play a vital role in keeping nature's balance.

Speedster

Discover creatures that dart, zip, and fly with incredible swiftness, making them masters of rapid movement in their habitats. They are built for speed, whether chasing prey or escaping danger.

Nocturnal

Explore the secret world of animals that come alive at night! They are wide awake when it's dark, using their amazing senses to find food and play.

Venomous

Be amazed by animals that can inject special substances to defend themselves or catch their food! They deliver their potent dose through a bite or a sting.