Egyptian Cobra
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Egyptian Cobra
Naja haje
The Egyptian Cobra is a famous snake that was worshipped in ancient Egypt! It has a beautiful, shiny skin.
Habitat: Deserts and scrublands
Appearance
The Egyptian Cobra is a large, powerful snake typically yellow-brown, grey, or black, often with a darker band under its throat. Its most distinctive feature is a broad hood it can flatten when threatened, making it look much wider than other snakes.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassReptiliaOrderSquamataFamilyElapidaeGenusNaja
Category
ReptilesRarity
Rare
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
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Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians considered them symbols of royalty and protection for pharaohs!
Despite their danger, these cobras usually try to escape humans first.
It can climb trees to raid bird nests for eggs and chicks. Wow!
These powerful snakes can live over 20 years in zoos, much longer than wild ones!
Special abilities
Ability
Intimidating Hood Display
Egyptian Cobra can flatten its neck into a broad hood to look bigger and scare off threats, helping them appear more formidable.
Ability
Potent Venom Delivery
Egyptian Cobra has highly potent neurotoxic venom injected through fixed fangs, which helps them quickly immobilize and digest prey.
Ability
Nocturnal Hunter Senses
Egyptian Cobra can hunt effectively at night using excellent vision and detecting ground vibrations, allowing them to find prey in the dark.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 120-200 cm
- Weight
- 1.5-3.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Top Speed
- 8 km/h
- Swim Speed
- 4 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 8-33
- Incubation
- 50-70 days
Diet & Feeding
This cobra dines on small animals like rodents, birds, lizards, and even other snakes.
Primary Foods
- rodents
- birds
- lizards
- frogs
- other snakes
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
A common rodent prey species.
hunts
Common Agama
Agama agama
Frequently preys on these lizards.
eaten by
Honey Badger
Mellivora capensis
A fearless predator of snakes.
eaten by
Black-chested Snake Eagle
Circaetus pectoralis
Hunts snakes from above.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Venomous
Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting.
Also known as
African CobraNaja haje
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Safety
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Egyptian Cobra?
120-200 cm
How much does Egyptian Cobra weigh?
1.5-3.5 kg
How long does Egyptian Cobra live?
10-20 years
How fast can Egyptian Cobra move?
8 km/h
What does Egyptian Cobra eat?
This cobra dines on small animals like rodents, birds, lizards, and even other snakes.
How fast can Egyptian Cobra swim?
4 km/h
Where is Egyptian Cobra usually found?
Deserts and scrublands
How does Egyptian Cobra hunt?
Ambush
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