Average Lifespan: Unknown
Large Egyptian cobra without its hood flared
Coloration and Appearance
The Egyptian cobra is a large species of snake known for its large and depressed head, cervical ribs, and broad snout. Egyptian cobras possess relatively large and rounded pupils, along with a long body that is cylindrical in shape. Tails on this species are also quite long and are proportionate to the animal’s overall body length.
The coloration of the Egyptian cobra can vary significantly between each specimen. Nevertheless, most members of this species are either brown or black in appearance, with light or dark mottling and “teardrops” beneath the eyes. Some Egyptian cobras even take on a “copper” appearance or greyish-brown coloration depending on their habitat and locale. This helps to conceal the snake from natural predators in the wild. Underbellies, in contrast, are almost always a cream-white, yellowish-brown, or bluish-grey.