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Cobra-egyptian Naja haje
2015-09-04, 10:53 PM

Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Viperidae
Genus:Naja
Genus species:Naja haje

Animal Characteristics

Head-Body Length:1.5-2.5 m
Identification:The Egyptian viper has a yellowish, dark brown, and black uniform top with brown cross bands.
Habitat:Farmlands, open fields, arid country sides
Diet:
Carnivore: small mammals
Reproduction:Egyptian vipers lay 8-25 eggs per breeding season which incubate for 14-21 days before hatching.
Status:
No special status
Interesting Facts:Egyptian vipers are extremely dangerous snakes. Their venom is a neurotoxin, causing paralysis and death (due to respiratory failure) in their victims.

Other Information

Geographic:Africa
Middle East
Date:1965-07 Subjects:Cobras
Elapidae
Snakes
Squamata
Reptiles
Vertebrates
Chordata

 

Category: ANIMALS | Added by: thotashashank3
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