Naja is a genus of venomous elapid snakes commonly known as cobras (or "true cobras"). Members of the genus Naja are the most widespread and the most widely recognized as "true" …

The Indian cobra (Naja naja /nadʒa nadʒa/), also known commonly as the spectacled cobra, Asian cobra, or binocellate cobra, is a species of cobra, a venomous snake in the family …

The genus Naja includes the true cobras, known for their iconic hood displays and potent venom. Found across Africa, Asia, and parts of the Middle East, these snakes are highly adaptable …

Mar 14, 2025 · Indian cobra, (Naja naja), species of highly venomous snake in the cobra family (Elapidae). It is one of the so-called “big four” species of snakes that inflict the majority of …

May 27, 2024 · In India, this cobra is considered to be one of the “big four” snakes that are responsible for the majority of bites and deaths every year. As an important religious and …

The Indian cobra (Naja naja) is a large highly venomous snake and is a member of the "big four" species that inflict the most snakebites on humans in India. The Indian cobra is revered in …

Naja melanoleuca is the only African cobra that lives in high al­ti­tude for­est, re­sid­ing in a wide range of al­ti­tudes from sea level to 2800 m. For­est co­bras are highly adapt­able snakes, and its …

Apr 25, 2024 · Later it was divided into four subgenres ‘Naja‘, ‘Afronaja‘, ‘Boulengerina‘, and ‘Uraeus‘, with the Indian cobra being the first original species in both the entire genus and the …

It is a smooth-scaled snake with black eyes, a wide neck and head, and a medium-sized body. Its colour­ing varies from black, to dark brown, to a creamy white. The body is usu­ally cov­ered …

The Indian cobra, Naja naja, is iconic for its hood and striking pattern. A masterful rodent hunter, it thrives in varied habitats, from forests to urban landscapes. This revered snake holds cultural …