The Most Dangerous Venomous Snakes: Africa
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Egyptian Cobra
- Scientific name: Naja haje
- Family: Elapidae
- Genus: Cobras
- Length: Up to 7.8 feet (2.4 meters)
- Venom: Neurotoxic
The third strongest cobra venom is produced by the Egyptian cobra. They like to hang out near villages as there are often rats and chickens on the menu. The Egyptian cobra has a calm temperament and will flee from people. But it will bite if it feels cornered.
- Table of Contents:
- Black Mamba
- Cape Cobra
- Forest Cobra
- Puff Adder
- Gaboon Viper
- Egyptian Cobra
- Boomslang