Arabian cobra is a species of venomous snake occurring in the Arabian Peninsula. For a long time, the snake was considered a subspecies of the Egyptian cobra but, was recognized as a separate species due to the genetic and morphological differences. It is the longest among the other venomous snakes in the Middle East. The species is elusive and rarely spotted in the wild.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Naja |
| Scientific Name |
Naja arabica |
| Length |
Around 1 to 1.5 m, specimens of size 2.4 m are also found |
| Color |
Brown or yellow body color; head, neck and tail are often black |
| Distribution |
Western and southern Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen |
| Habitat |
Well vegetated microhabitats with nearness to water in arid, rocky, semi desert regions |
| Diet |
Frogs, toads, small mammals, birds, eggs, lizards, other snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Neurotoxic |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Arabian Cobra Snake
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Arabian Cobra
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Naja Arabica
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