Indian Cobra
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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
Category
ReptilesRarity
Rare
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
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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
Ability
Intimidation Hood
Indian Cobras can expand a dramatic hood because it makes them look larger and more intimidating to predators.
Ability
Chemical Sensor
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
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
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
Naja najaSpectacled Cobra
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Safety
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Indian Cobra?
100-220 cm
How much does Indian Cobra weigh?
2-6 kg
How long does Indian Cobra live?
15-20 years
How fast can Indian Cobra move?
6 km/h
What does Indian Cobra eat?
Hungry hunters that eat small critters like rodents, frogs, and even other snakes!
Where is Indian Cobra usually found?
Forests and fields
How does Indian Cobra hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Indian Cobra lay?
10-30
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