Snouted cobra
A species of Cobras Scientific name : Naja annulifera Genus : Cobras
Snouted cobra, A species of Cobras
Scientific name: Naja annulifera
Genus: Cobras
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Description
The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the banded Egyptian cobra, is a species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Snouted cobra is a carnivorous animal primarily reliant on a diet of small mammals. The species shows a predilection for rodents such as rats, mice, and voles, which it captures using its venomous bite.
Appearance
Snouted cobra is a medium-sized snake with smooth, glossy scales. Its coloration ranges from olive to brownish-grey, with occasional yellow or white bands encircling its body. The underside is typically a lighter hue. The snake has a distinctive hood that flares out when it feels threatened, and its lethal venom can be delivered through hollow fangs.
Behavior
Snouted cobra is primarily nocturnal, engaging in hunting and feeding activities after sunset. It is solitary by nature, exhibiting non-typical social interaction only during mating season. It possesses a unique threat display, raising its body off the ground in a U-shape when threatened. Snouted cobra's spits venom in defense, rendering it a unique survival mechanism adapted for its natural habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Cobras Species
Snouted cobra 
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