The Black-necked Spitting Cobra is predominantly a nocturnal predator of amphibians, birds and small mammals. They have a dangerous venom

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The Black-necked Spitting Cobra is predominantly a nocturnal predator of amphibians, birds and small mammals. They have a dangerous venom they will spray in self defence

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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