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Monocled Cobra
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Naja kaouthia

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Monocled spitting cobra

Monocled spitting cobra baby ( Naja kaouthia ) of Thailand.

Monocled spitting cobra baby ( Naja kaouthia ) of Thailand.

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A monocled cobra from the back displaying the round monocle-shaped on the back of the hood

A monocled cobra from the back displaying the round monocle-shaped on the back of the hood

Monocled cobras are named for the monocle-shaped design on the back of their hoods.

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Front view of a monocled cobra with its hood open

Front view of a monocled cobra with its hood open

Monocled cobras have long gray or brown bodies.

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An albino monocled cobra on a white background

An albino monocled cobra on a white background

On rare occasion, monocled cobra color morphs are born, such as this albino.

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Front view of a monocled cobra with its hood open on a white background

Front view of a monocled cobra with its hood open on a white background

Most cobras are 4 or 5 feet long, but they can reach 7.5 feet.

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