Cobra, any of various species of highly venomous snakes, most of which expand the neck ribs to form a hood. Cobras are found from southern Africa through southern Asia to islands of Southeast Asia.

The most common cobra is the Indian cobra or spectacled cobra Naja naja, native to the Indian subcontinent and associated with snake charming there. The black cobra, found in Pakistan and …

While the members of the genus Naja constitute the true cobras, the name cobra is also applied to these other genera and species: The rinkhals, ringhals or ring-necked spitting cobra (Hemachatus …

African cobra species are primarily found in sub‑Saharan Africa, while Asian cobras are prevalent throughout India, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. Different species have varying preferences.

Cobras can be found all over Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and the Middle East. The name “cobra” comes from the Portuguese phrase “cobra de capello” which means “hooded snake”.

6 Noll 2020 · In Asia, cobras are most commonly found in India, Thailand, and Indonesia. While cobras are not native to Europe, some species have been introduced to the continent and are now …

Indian Cobra (Naja naja) – The Indian cobra, also known as the spectacled cobra, is native to the Indian subcontinent. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even urban …

Cobras are not native to South America. Their natural habitats are exclusively found across the continents of Africa and Asia. Therefore, any sighting of a cobra in the wild in South America would …

15 Iúil 2025 · Cobras are predominantly found in Asia and Africa with some species adapted to specific environments such as forests, grasslands, and even urban areas. Major Cobra Species Around the …

The genus Naja contains 35 cobra species occurring across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Indonesia. They are all venomous and about half have the ability to “spit” venom.