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Forest Cobra
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Naja melanoleuca

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A forest cobra with it's head raised, ready to strike

A forest cobra with it's head raised, ready to strike

Forest cobras have a large and broad head with a hood that extends down to the neck.

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Coiled forest cobra with head raised

Coiled forest cobra with head raised

Forest cobras have long cervical ribs that they use to make themselves look larger to intimidate predators.

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Head shot of a forest cobra

Head shot of a forest cobra

There are three main color morphs of forest cobras based on location as well as a solid black variation.

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A head shot of a forest cobra slithering

A head shot of a forest cobra slithering

The largest forest cobra on record was over 10 feet long

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A forest cobra slithers on dusty ground

A forest cobra slithers on dusty ground

Forest cobras are unable to spit venom like some other cobra species.

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A forest cobra with it's head raised, ready to strike

Forest Cobra

Naja melanoleuca

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