Black-necked spitting cobra — size comparison

The black-necked spitting cobra is an African snake with highly variable colouring. Some individuals are almost black, while others have paler body areas. Its n

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Black-necked spitting cobra

Naja nigricollis

ok. 1,5 mAdult individual
total length

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Mass
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Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
Total lengthScale in m
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Black-necked spitting cobraTotal lengthapprox. 1.5 m

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Person: 170 cm
Black-necked spitting cobra — size comparison — facts and sources

The black-necked spitting cobra is an African snake with highly variable colouring. Some individuals are almost black, while others have paler body areas. Its name refers to the dark neck region. Like other cobras it can expand the front of its body into a prominent warning hood.

It inhabits extensive sub-Saharan African areas. It uses retreats in varied landscapes and can climb. Its diet includes rodents, birds, lizards, frogs and other snakes. Activity timing depends on local conditions; it occurs both by day and night.

Spitting venom is primarily defensive behaviour directed at an attacker. It is not used to catch distant prey. It may reach around two metres long, but individuals from different regions vary in size and appearance.

Przykład 150 cm długości całkowitej, poniżej podawanych około 2 m; nie średnia. W obu ujęciach tułów pozostaje w pozycji bocznej, z lekkimi wygięciami. W drugim ujęciu tylko końcowy odcinek szyi i głowa są zwrócone do patrzącego. Skalę obu wersji ustalono z tej samej długości ciała i odpowiadającego sobie odcinka tułowia. Grubość tułowia i wysokość postawy są przybliżeniami rekonstrukcji, nie osobnymi pomiarami biologicznymi.

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