Forest Cobra Animal Pictures
Naja melanoleuca
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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.
Coiled forest cobra with head raised
Forest cobras have long cervical ribs that they use to make themselves look larger to intimidate predators.
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.
A head shot of a forest cobra slithering
The largest forest cobra on record was over 10 feet long
A forest cobra slithers on dusty ground
Forest cobras are unable to spit venom like some other cobra species.
