The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the banded Egyptian cobra, is a highly venomous species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. All true cobras (Naja spp.), including the Indian cobra (Naja naja) Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Naja haje — considered venomous
- Naja anchietae — considered venomous
- Naja nivea — considered venomous
- Naja siamensis — considered venomous
- Naja mossambica — considered venomous
- Naja nigricollis — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Elapidae
- Genus
- Naja
- Species
- Naja annulifera
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