SNOUTED COBRA
(Naja annulifera)
Setswana Names: Kake / noga ya bothodi
SNAKE LENGTH
Average Length : 1.2m to 1.8m
Maximum Length : Approx. 2.5m
(Naja annulifera)
Indicator map for the Snouted Cobra in Southern Africa
ACTIVITY
Active in the day and at night. Mainly found early evenings when out hunting.
VENOM
Potent Neurotoxic
FANGS
Front fanged cannot spit it’s venom.
REPRODUCTION
Lays 8 to 33 eggs in early summer in Southern Africa.
SNAKE ACTIVITY
Active in the day and at night. Mainly found early evenings when out hunting.
SNAKE VENOM
Potent Neurotoxic
FANGS
Front fanged cannot spit it’s venom.
REPRODUCTION
Lays 8 to 33 eggs in early summer in Southern Africa.
COLOUR
Brown, grey or banded, mottled yellow and black
HABITAT
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Can live in the Same termite mound for years
FEEDING
- Rats and Mice
- Frogs and toads
- Birds
- Mice
- Other Reptiles
- Chicken Eggs & Chicks
MISCELLANEOUS
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The Head is Broad and distinct from the Neck.
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Will rear up and spread its hood and can hiss when threatened.
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Likes to bask near its home in the cooler months.
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This Snake also can feign Death so do not pick up this Snake assuming it is Dead
COLOUR
-
Brown, grey or banded, mottled yellow and black
HABITAT
Can live in the Same termite mound for years
FEEDING
- Rats and Mice
- Frogs and toads
- Birds
- Mice
- Other Reptiles
- Chicken Eggs & Chicks
MISCELLANEOUS
- The Head is Broad and distinct from the Neck.
- Will rear up and spread its hood and can hiss when threatened.
- Likes to bask near its home in the cooler months.
- This Snake also can feign Death so do not pick up this Snake assuming it is Dead
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