Black And White Spitting Cobra

About the Black And White Spitting Cobra

The Siamese spitting cobra (Naja siamensis) (Thai: งูเห่า, pronounced: nguu hao) also called the Indochinese spitting cobra, Thai spitting cobra and black and white spitting cobra is a species of spitting cobra found in Southeast Asia.

This is a medium-sized elapid, with a more slender build compared to most other cobras within the genus Naja. The body colour of this species is variable from grey to brown to black, with white spots or stripes. The white patterning can be so prolific that it covers the majority of the snake. The highly distinctive black and white colour phase is common in central Thailand, specimens from western Thailand are mostly black, whereas individuals from elsewhere are usually brown. The hood mark can be spectacle-shaped, irregular or missing altogether, especially in adults. Adults average between 0.9 to 1.2 metres (3.0 to 3.9 ft) in length, and can potentially reach lengths of 1.6 metres (5 ft), although this is considered rare. Body mass for adults can be tends to be around 1,600 grams.

This species should not be confused with the monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia), which has similar habitat, size and appearance. Another distinguishing feature... Wikipedia →