The red spitting cobra (Naja pallida) is a species of native to Africa.
Red spitting cobras are terrestrial, fast and alert snakes.
Adult specimens of this species are nocturnal, while juveniles are more active during the day
When threatened, this cobra rears up and displays a typical cobra hood. It may also hiss loudly. If the intruder does not retreat, it may spray jets of venom to the face of the intruder.
This species has a wide range of prey, but they prefer amphibians such as toads and frogs, if and when they are available. However, they will prey on rodents, birds and probably other snakes (even their own babies). They are known to raid chickens in the region.
The female will lay 6 to 21 eggs.
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