Cape Cobra
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| Scientific name | Naja nivea |
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| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Uraeus |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Did you know | The colour fades during the first year or two of life, but while it lasts it commonly leads laymen to confuse the juvenile Cape cobra with the Rinkhals spitting cobra. |
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| ID | 1161127 |
About Cape Cobra
The Cape cobra, also called the yellow cobra, is a moderate-sized, highly venomous species of cobra inhabiting a wide variety of biomes across southern Africa including arid savanna, fynbos, bushveld, desert and semi-desert regions.