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Black-necked Spitting Cobra — printable fact sheet
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Black-necked Spitting Cobra
Naja nigricollis
The Black-necked Spitting Cobra is a strikingly colored, highly venomous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. Recognized for its glossy black neck and contrasting light-colored body, it is adept at both terrestrial and occasional arboreal living. This snake is famous for its rema…
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- Unlike most cobras, the Black-necked Spitting Cobra often prefers to flee rather than stand its ground, using its spitting ability as a last resort.
- Black-necked Spitting Cobras can spit venom up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) with remarkable accuracy. Their venom contains both neurotoxic and cytotoxic components, making it dangerous to both eyes and skin. They are also known to feign death when threatened to discourage predators.
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