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Naja naja
Extremly varied in coloration and markings. Spectacled Cobra is yellowish, brownish or black above, with or without a black and white marking on the hood, a black and white spot on the inside of the hood. Monocellate Cobra differs in having only a single yellow 'O' shaped mark on the hood. General colour olive, brown or black.
Found almost everywhere, it prefers old masonary construction, ant nests, holes in the ground or tangle of roots at the base of a tree. Frequently found near or in water.
Spotted on Oct 13, 2010
Submitted on May 25, 2011
1 Comment
Too close for comfort!!!
Nick