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The Egyptian cobra may grow to between 5 and 8 feet (1.5 and 2.4 m) in length. The most recognizable characteristics of an Egyptian cobra are its head and hood. The head is large and depressed with a broad snout. The cobra's eyes are large with round pupils. Its neck may range from 15 to 18 centimetres (5.9 to 7.1 in) wide. The colour is variable, but most specimens are some shade of brown, often with lighter or darker mottling, and often a "tear-drop" mark below the eye. Specimens from northwestern Africa (Morocco, Western Sahara) are almost entirely black.
Spotted on Jul 1, 2011
Submitted on Jul 17, 2011
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