MOZAMBIQUE SPITTING COBRA
(Naja mossambica)
Setswana Names: Kake yoofoufatsang
SNAKE LENGTH
Average Length : 1.0m to 1.2m
Maximum Length : 1.7 m
(Naja mossambica)
Indicator map for the Mozambique Spitting Cobra in Southern Africa
ACTIVITY
Mainly active early evenings and at night , often active during overcast days. Will bask during the day.
VENOM
Potent Cytotoxic
FANGS
Fixed Front Fanged modified to enable spitting.
REPRODUCTION
Lays around 33 Eggs in early Summer
SNAKE ACTIVITY
Mainly active early evenings and at night , often active during overcast days. Will bask during the day.
SNAKE VENOM
Potent Cytotoxic
FANGS
Fixed Front Fanged modified to enable spitting.
REPRODUCTION
Lays around 33 Eggs in early Summer
COLOUR
- Pale Grey to Olive Brown above with black edged scales.
- Salmon pink or yellowish underneath with a series of irregular black cross bands and blotches on the throat.
HABITAT
- Rocky areas
- Rock crevices
- Hollow logs and trees as well termite holes
FEEDING
- Frogs and toads
- Rodents
- Insects, birds
- Known to eat chicken eggs and Chicks
MISCELLANEOUS
- Can Spit its Venom
- Can spit from prone position and hooded position
- Medium Size eyes with a round pupils
COLOUR
- Pale Grey to Olive Brown above with black edged scales.
- Salmon pink or yellowish underneath with a series of irregular black cross bands and blotches on the throat.
HABITAT
- Rocky areas
- Rock crevices
- Hollow logs and trees as well termite holes
FEEDING
- Frogs and toads
- Rodents
- Insects, birds
- Known to eat chicken eggs and Chicks
MISCELLANEOUS
- Can Spit its Venom
- Can spit from prone position and hooded position
- Medium Size eyes with a round pupils
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