Red Spitting Cobra - African Snakebite Institute
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A small cobra reaching a maximum length of around 1.5 meters. The Red Spitting Cobra is active at night, hiding during the day
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Baobab Ridge Not all that slithers is sinister!
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Red Spitting Cobra, Mozambique Spitting Cobra, Naja Mossambica Pallida, In Defensive, Spitting Position. Southern Africa. Controlled Situation. - SuperStock
African Snakebite Institute (@africansnakebiteinstitute) • Instagram photos and videos
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Expert gives advice as snake season is upon us
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Snake of the week: The red spitting cobra (Naja pallida)
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The Deadly Dozen - Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
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6 Types of venomous snakes in the Western Cape
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Cobra, Venomous Snake Species & Characteristics
African Snakebite Institute - Anchieta's Cobra (Naja anchietae) from northern Namibia. Like the Snouted Cobras this snake reaches close on 2,5 m in length. Highly venomous.
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The amazing science behind fatal snake bites - BBC News
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Trail Snakes
Anchieta's Cobra (Naja - African Snakebite Institute
Mozambique Spitting Cobra - African Snakebite Institute