This cobra belongs to a reptile family.Length on an average is 6 to 7 feet, the scientific name is:NAJA NAJA. Found in India,Central Asia and south Asia.Common colours are black,dark brown and creamy white.Lives on rodent,frogs and lizards.The female lays around 12 to 20 eggs in the termite moulds or hollow trees.The little ones come out in 50 to 60 days time. The little ones are also poisonous.The venom of a common Indian cobra can kill a child in 30 to 60 minutes time. Usually the victim dies due to respiratory muscle paralysis.The female guards the eggs.The male partner has no responsibilities in the hatching process.This snake charmer comes once in a year to our house and bless us for prosperity, as cobra is the pet of Lord Siva.(Click to enlarge)
03 December 2009
INDIAN COBRA
This cobra belongs to a reptile family.Length on an average is 6 to 7 feet, the scientific name is:NAJA NAJA. Found in India,Central Asia and south Asia.Common colours are black,dark brown and creamy white.Lives on rodent,frogs and lizards.The female lays around 12 to 20 eggs in the termite moulds or hollow trees.The little ones come out in 50 to 60 days time. The little ones are also poisonous.The venom of a common Indian cobra can kill a child in 30 to 60 minutes time. Usually the victim dies due to respiratory muscle paralysis.The female guards the eggs.The male partner has no responsibilities in the hatching process.This snake charmer comes once in a year to our house and bless us for prosperity, as cobra is the pet of Lord Siva.(Click to enlarge)
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