Banded water cobras are large, heavy-bodied species of poisonous snakes found in western and central Africa. There are two subspecies of this species. They are water cobras and spend most of the time in the water. They are secretive and usually non-aggressive. They are adept swimmers too.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Naja |
| Scientific Name |
Naja annulata |
| Other Names |
Ringed Water Cobra |
| Length |
Around 1.4 to 2.2 m; largest specimen recorded is 2.7 m |
| Color |
Shiny brown, reddish-brown or grayish-brown body color with black bands all over the body; pale yellow belly with black tail |
| Distribution |
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Rwanda, Gabon, province of Cabinda in Angola |
| Habitat |
Along banks of rivers, lakes and streams in forest and well-wooded savanna terrain where there is enough cover |
| Diet |
Mainly fish, also feed on frogs, toads, and other amphibians |
| Venom Fact |
Neurotoxic (highly venomous) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Banded Water Cobra
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Boulengerina Annulata
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Naja Annulata
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Ringed Water Cobra
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