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Spectacled Cobra: Facts, Diet, Threats

All you need to know about the most venerated snake in the world

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 15, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 15, 2026

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All you need to know about the most venerated snake in the world

Is spectacled cobra venomous?

Yes, the spectacled cobra is a venomous snake.

What is the length of the spectacled cobra?

1-2 m

What is the scientific name of the spectacled cobra?

Naja naja

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.