Anchieta's Cobra (Naja anchietae)

Anchieta's Cobra, a reference photo — Photo: Dirk Froebel · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Anchieta's cobra (Naja anchietae), sometimes referred to as the Angolan cobra, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to 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 annulifera — considered venomous
Naja haje — considered venomous
Naja nivea — considered venomous
Naja mossambica — considered venomous
Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Naja
Species: Naja anchietae

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