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Egyptian Cobra
Egyptian Cobra
Naja haje
Geographical Locale
Found throughout Africa
Appearance
Two enlarged venom fangs fixed in the front of the mouth.
Solid teeth in both jaws.
Dark grey-brown in colour developing to almost black as they get older.
Across the neck is a broad black band.
Young snakes are a sandy-yellow colour with a black band on the neck.
Main characteristic is the head and the hood; head is large and depressed with a broad snout. Necks can be as much as:
7" wide.
Eyes are large with a round pupil.
Males larger than females; average size 5' to 6.5' metres in length.
Venom
Highly poisonous. Neurotoxic – attacks central nervous system.
The Bite
Wound shows two punctures; is extremely painful and swollen round the bite.
Does not show severe Oedema or bleeding.
Lifecycle
Oviparous; females lay between 8 & 20 eggs, usually in termite mounds.
Incubation period is about 60 days.
Hatchlings between 7 3/4" and 13 3/4" in length.
Hatchlings shed their skin after 7 to 12 days.
Hatchlings feed after their first shedding.
Habits
Favourite ‘homes’ are termite mounds but can also be found in grasslands.
Active at night; foraging from early evening – often found in poultry runs.
Very timid; always basks in the sun near home to enable ‘a quick retreat’.
Generally only attacks if cornered or provoked.
Diet consists of amphibians, rodents, birds & their eggs, lizards and other snakes – particularly Puff adders, (Bitris arietans).
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