Nubian Spitting Cobras are able to spit their venom at the predators. They are found in parts of the continent of Africa. This species has been described as recently as 2003.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Elapidae |
Genus |
Naja |
Scientific Name |
Naja nubiae |
Length |
up to 151 cm |
Color |
Brownish grey |
Distribution |
Patchy distribution across north-eastern Africa |
Habitat |
Arid regions, including dry savanna and semi-desert |
Diet |
Amphibians, rodents, birds and possibly other snakes |
Venom Fact |
Venomous |
Clutch Size |
6-15 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Not yet classified |
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