Snouted cobra

Naja annulifera

Snouted Cobra

Animal facts

Snouted cobras are predominantly nocturnal, venomous snakes. They are aggressive when disturbed and classified as highly dangerous. Their average venom yield is approximately 250mg but only about 30mg is fatal to the average human. Antivenin is effective for this species.

Where they live

SE Africa

Habitat

Savannah

What they eat

Small vertebrates

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