Facts about Egyptian Cobra

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   Eggs of the Egyptian cobra hatch after approximately 60 to 70 days of incubation, with females laying between 8 and 33 eggs in a single clutch.

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   Hunting primarily at night, Egyptian cobras use heat-sensing pits along their lips to detect warm-blooded prey like rodents and birds in complete darkness.

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   Ancient Egyptians depicted the Egyptian cobra, called the uraeus, on pharaohs' crowns as a symbol of divine protection and royal authority for over 3,000 years.

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   Adult Egyptian cobras typically measure between 4 to 6 feet in length, though some individuals have been recorded exceeding 8 feet.

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   Spitting Egyptian cobras can spray venom up to 8 feet with remarkable accuracy, targeting the eyes of threats to cause temporary blindness.

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   The Egyptian cobra can raise and flatten its neck into a distinctive hood when threatened, a behavior controlled by specialized ribs that spread outward to create the iconic display.

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   Venom from the Egyptian cobra contains neurotoxins that can kill a human within 20 minutes of a bite to the face or neck.

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