False Water Cobra Animal Pictures

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Brazlian Smooth Snake - False Water Cobra
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The colors and pattern of the false water cobra mimic those of a true cobra.

A false water cobra on a white background

A false water cobra on a white background
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False water cobras average 4 - 10 feet in length with females being longer than males.

Lavender false water cobra on white background

Lavender false water cobra on white background
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The lavender false water cobra is a color morph that is mainly available in Europe.

A false water cobra on white background

A false water cobra on white background
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The false water cobra's hood measures 4 - 8 inches wide.

Close up of a false water cobra's head on black background

Close up of a false water cobra's head on black background
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Adult false water cobras have dark eyes while hatchlings and juveniles do not.