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Western barred spitting cobra

A species of Cobras
Scientific name : Naja nigricincta Genus : Cobras

Western barred spitting cobra, A species of Cobras
Scientific name: Naja nigricincta
Genus: Cobras
Western barred spitting cobra (Naja nigricincta) Photo By Hectonichus , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Naja nigricincta is a species of spitting cobra in the genus Naja belonging to the family Elapidae.

General Info

Lifespan

10-20 years

Diet

Western barred spitting cobra's diet primarily comprises small rodents. Additionally, it exhibits opportunistic feeding habits, consuming frogs, birds, and eggs when accessible. Carnivorous at nature, western barred spitting cobra utilizes venom to subdue its prey.

Appearance

Western barred spitting cobra is a medium-sized snake with a high, rounded body shape. Notably, it has smooth and shiny scales that display a striking coloration pattern of alternating black and yellow bands. The scales are more densely distributed towards the snake's underbelly, providing a distinct contrast. No significant differences exist in appearance between the sexes, age groups, or subspecies.

Behavior

Western barred spitting cobra displays nocturnal, solitary behavior, typically seeking shelter in burrows or under rocks during the day. Its diet consists predominantly of small mammals and birds, employing a distinctive method of striking, envenoming, then swallowing its prey whole. Western barred spitting cobra is an oviparous species with females laying and guarding their eggs. This species is known for its defensive behavior, featuring its infamous hood display and hissing sound, a warning before a potential strike.

Population

Stable
Western barred spitting cobra (Naja nigricincta) Western barred spitting cobra (Naja nigricincta) Photo By Hectonichus , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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