Egyptian cobra
The Egyptian cobra (naja haje) is a type of poisonous cobra. It was worshiped by the Ancient Egyptians. It lives in both North Africa and Southwestern Asia. It is one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Egyptian cobras can grow up to 5 feet or 6 feet, 8 inches (1.5–2 m) and have been seen as large as 8 feet in some areas. Recently, a man was sentenced to a year in jail and a fine of $17,000 for owning an Egyptian cobra.[3] Small symbols of Egyptian cobras were included in the crown of the pharaohs.
| Egyptian cobra | |
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| File:Naja haje (1).jpg | |
| Scientific classification e | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Naja |
| Subgenus: | Uraeus |
| Species: | N. haje
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| Binomial name | |
| Naja haje | |
| File:Egyptian cobra range.svg | |
| Distribution of the Egyptian cobra | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Egyptian Cobra Media
Egyptian cobra (Pre-Shedding Period)
- Ouraeus Snake Upper.jpg
Egyptian cobra (Upper part)
- Egyptian Cobra (Ouraeus) - Head.png
Egyptian Cobra (Ouraeus) - Head
- Ouraeus cobra (in Nature).jpg
Egyptian Cobra (Ouraeus)
- Ouraeus Cobra (The Mouth).jpg
Egyptian Cobra (Ouraeus)
References
- ↑ "Naje haje haje". ITIS Standard Report Page. ITIS.gov. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ↑ "Naja haje ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
- ↑ "Owner of deadly cobra jailed, fined $17,000"