The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera) is a venomous cobra of southern Africa that grows between 1 and 2.5 metres long. In southern Africa it was long known as the Egyptian cobra, but it is a separate species. Its colour ranges from light to dark brown, dark yellow, black or grey, often with dark rings around its neck.
Snouted Cobra
Name
Snouted Cobra [Naja annulifera]. In southern Africa it was long known as the Egyptian Cobra [Naja haje], but it is now recognised as a separate species; the true Egyptian cobra lives in North and West Africa.
Appearance
This cobra’s colors can be light to dark brown or dark yellow they can also be black or gray, the cobra often presents rings around its neck which is usually black. They can grow between 1-2.5 meters in length.
Diet
These cobras are known to prey on frogs, small mammals, birds, lizards and other snakes.
Distribution
This cobra can be found in Northern Gauteng, Northern Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, it can also be found in Eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe and Southern Mozambique
Breeding
They lay between 8 and 33 eggs, the babies average 22-34 cm in length after they hatched.
Venom
The Snouted Cobra is equipped with neurotoxic venom (this venom attacks the nervous system).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the snouted cobra the same as the Egyptian cobra?
No. The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera) was long known in southern Africa as the Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), but it is now recognised as a separate species. The true Egyptian cobra lives in North and West Africa.
Where is the snouted cobra found?
In South Africa, the snouted cobra is found in Limpopo, North West, northern Gauteng and northern KwaZulu-Natal. Beyond South Africa, it also occurs in eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe and southern Mozambique.
What type of venom does the snouted cobra have?
The snouted cobra has neurotoxic venom, a type of venom that attacks the nervous system. This southern African cobra grows between 1 and 2.5 metres long.
What does the snouted cobra eat?
The snouted cobra is known to prey on frogs, small mammals, birds and lizards, and it also eats other snakes. It is a venomous cobra found in parts of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
How many eggs does a snouted cobra lay?
A snouted cobra lays between 8 and 33 eggs, and after hatching the young snakes average 22–34 cm in length. Adults grow to between 1 and 2.5 metres.
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