The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) is an elapid venomous snake species in the genus Naja. It is one of the most venomous species of snakes inhabiting Northern Africa. The venom of the Egyptian cobra can be lethal to humans and consists mostly of neurotoxins and cytotoxins. Unlike most other cobras, the species does not spit venom. It averages roughly 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) in length; the longest specimen recorded so far measured 2.59 metres (8.5 ft). The species varies highly in color, ranging from shades of brown, copper-red, grey-brown to black. It mostly preys on toads but is also known to prey on small mammals, birds, lizards, and other snakes.
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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 annulifera — considered venomous
- Naja nigricollis — considered venomous
- Naja nivea — considered venomous
- Naja anchietae — considered venomous
- Naja mossambica — considered venomous
- Hemachatus haemachatus — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Elapidae
- Genus
- Naja
- Species
- Naja haje
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