The Monocled Cobra: A Unique Snake

Monocled Cobra Basics

The monocled cobra, also known as the monocellate cobra or the Indian spitting cobra, is a special type of snake. Its scientific name is Naja kaouthia. This snake is found in many areas in South and Southeast Asia, making it quite common in those regions.

Physical Features

Monocled cobras have distinguishing patterns that are hard to overlook. It typically contains a good pattern on the skin , usually two big, round spots for its hood. The spots above on the snakes eyes can appear as a “monocle” and because of that is how the Monacled Cobra got its name. The monocled cobra’s body is elongated and slender, which gives it the capacity to be agile.

Habitat and Distribution

Monocled cobras can be found in just about any environment, from the forests to the grasslands as well as near rice fields. They prefer to be near water, such as rivers and lakes. They have mastered the art of taking up residence in various places, which allows them to survive and flourish where they live.

Behavior and Diet

Monocled cobras tend to be mainly nocturnal. A carnivorous animal that feeds on a variety of small animals. The cane toad primarily feeds on frogs, small lizards and occasionally small mammals. The monocled cobra can actually spit its venom when it feels threatened. It is a venom which serves to be harmful—its tactic in self-protection.

Conservation Status

This snake is again a common species and has least concern status. Nevertheless, as with most snakes they are threatened by habitat destruction and human activities. This ignorance which has led to damage is the reason that people often fear these snakes. Some additional thoughts on awareness so that others better understand the important of snakes in their natural world.

Conclusion

Monocled Cobra Monosiga Flava (Asia) Unique features and behaviors of stand constitute very interesting subject for study. One way or the other though, careful study does help in understanding more about snakes and how they play there role in ecosystem as a whole towards that to create an awareness for people everywhere: The lesson we learn from species such Montoncle cobra is their conservation.