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The Indian cobra ( Naja naja ), also known commonly as the spectacled cobra, Asian cobra, or binocellate cobra, is a species of cobra, a venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent, and is a member of the "big four" species that are responsible for the most snakebite cases in India. [6] [7]
Jun 5, 2024 · The Indian cobra features in Indian culture and is the snake most often associated with snake charmers. The Indian cobra is found throughout the Indian subcontinent—in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal as well as in Afghanistan. Its scientific name, Naja naja, comes from the Sanskrit word naga, which means cobra or snake.
The Indian cobra (Naja naja) is a large highly venomous snake and is a member of the "big four" species that inflict the most snakebites on humans in India. The Indian cobra is revered in Indian mythology and culture and is often seen with snake charmers.
May 27, 2024 · “With its powerful venom and distinctive appearance, the Indian cobra, also known as the spectacled cobra, is among the most dangerous snakes in the world. In India , this cobra is considered to be one of the “big four” snakes that are responsible for the majority of bites and deaths every year.
Apr 25, 2024 · The Indian cobra, also called the Asian cobra, binocellate cobra, or spectacled cobra, is one of India’s four venomous snakes with the highest fatality rates, collectively known as the “Big Four”. In 1758, Swedish zoologist Carl Linnaeus first described this species.
The king cobra is an apex predator and dominant over all other snakes except large pythons. Its diet consists primarily of other snakes and lizards, including Indian cobra, banded krait, rat snake, pythons, green whip snake, keelback, banded wolf snake and Blyth's reticulated snake.
The Indian Cobra, scientifically known as Naja naja, is a venomous snake species belonging to the Animal Kingdom’s phylum Chordata, class Reptilia, and family Elapidae, which includes other venomous snakes like the king cobra.
Sep 14, 2023 · The Indian Cobra, also known as the Indian Spectacled Cobra or Naja Naja, is one of the most iconic and fascinating snake species found in the Indian subcontinent. Its unique physical features and behaviors have captivated the attention of both researchers and the general public.
Mar 8, 2023 · The Indian cobra is a large, venomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of South-East Asia. It can reach lengths of up to 6 ft (1.83 m), though they are typically smaller than this size with most adults reaching only 4-5 ft (1.2 – 1.5 m).
The Indian cobra is a medium-sized, highly venomous snake living mainly in and around India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Its scientific name is Naja naja. The Indian cobra was formerly considered a single species.
