Naja Collection

Egyptian Cobra
Egyptian or Brown Cobra

Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, Peruvian cobra 2, Naja tripudians, and Brazilian cobra 3, Naja brasiliensis
FLO4655008 Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, Peruvian cobra 2, Naja tripudians, and Brazilian cobra 3, Naja brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Chinese cobra (Naja atra) in threat stance, Shek Pik, southwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Chinese cobra (Naja atra) in threat stance, Shek Pik, southwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Indian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja), Karnataka, India

Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) with head raised up and hood expanded, near Ouarzarte, Morocco

Monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) on rubber plantation at Phak Lok, Phuket Island, Thailand

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Javan Spitting Cobra Snake - on grass by rake - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Black Pakistan Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, Native to Pakistan. Habitat: Exists in most habitats except dense forests. Native to South Africa Date: 30/07/2008

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Pakistani Black Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, Native to Pakistan and surrounding areas Date: 30/07/2008

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Red Spitting Cobra, Naja mossambica pallida, Native to Eastern Africa Date: 30/07/2008

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Formosan Cobra, Naja naja formosa, Native to Ceylon Date: 30/07/2008

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Monacled Cobra, Naja naja kaouthia, Native to Asia Date: 30/07/2008

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Banded Spitting Cobra, Naja nigricollis, Native to South Africa Date: 31/05/2006

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Banded Spitting Cobra, Naja nigricollis, Native to South Africa Date: 31/05/2006

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Banded Spitting Cobra, Naja nigricollis, Native to South Africa Date: 31/05/2006

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Snake Charmers Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) Djemaa el-Fna (the square), Marrakesh, Morocco Date: 25/01/2007

Painted coral snake and Egyptian cobra
Painted coral snake, Micrurus corallinus (Elaps corallinus), and Egyptian cobra, Naja haje. Handcolored engraving by Forget after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Indian, Peruvian and Brazilian cobras
Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, Peruvian cobra 2, Naja tripudians, and Brazilian cobra 3, Naja brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard

Indian cobra and black snake
Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, and black snake, Anguis niger (Pantherophis obsoletus?) 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Le Naja Du Cap (engraving)
2789157 Le Naja Du Cap (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Naja Du Cap. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 28 February 1886)

An Indian / Spectacled / Asian / Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo
3245201 An Indian/Spectacled/Asian/Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

An Indian / Spectacled / Asian / Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo
3245205 An Indian/Spectacled/Asian/Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Indian cobra, Naja naja.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Indian Cobra, Asian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra -Naja naja-, Pettigalawatta Region, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Banded Spitting Cobra Naja nigricollis Native to South Africa
Banded Spitting Cobra, Naja nigricollis, Native to South Africa

Forest cobra (naja melanoleuca) against a blue background; British columbia canada

The Hindu Festival Of Nag Panchami, The Worship Of Cobras, In Bombay, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Monacled Cobra, Naja naja kaouthia, Native to Asia

Black Pakistan Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, Native to Pakistan, Habitat: Exists
Black Pakistan Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, Native to Pakistan. Habitat: Exists in most habitats except dense forests. Native to South Africa

Naja naja, Indian Cobra

Cobras in alcohol, energy drink, health drink, Vietnam, Asia

Forest Cobra, Naja melanoleuca, Native to Central Africa

Red Spitting Cobra, Naja pallida, with head raised

Naja, Great Plain, Hungary

Naja naja
Hand-coloured engraving from the Patrick Russell Collection

Indian cobra, spectacle snake or cobra de capello, Naja naja.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Indian or spectacled cobra, Naja naja.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Illustration of a Spitting cobra (Naja sp. ) squirting jets of poison towards a small mammal
Illustration of a Spitting cobra (Naja sp.) squirting jets of poison towards a small mammal

Hood of Naja

Black Pakistan Cobra Naja naja karchiensis Native to Pakistan
Black Pakistan Cobra, Naja naja karchiensis, Native to Pakistan

Monocled Cobra Naja naja kaouthia Native to South Eastern Asia
Monocled Cobra, Naja naja kaouthia, Native to South Eastern Asia

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Cape Cobra - raiding a huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers (Philetairus socius) (Naja nivea) Date:

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Cape Cobra - raiding a huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers (Philetairus socius) (Naja nivea) Date:

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Cape Cobra - raiding a huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers (Philetairus socius) (Naja nivea) Date:

Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) raising its head and opening its mouth, side view

Egyptian cobra C016 / 5844
Egyptian cobra (Naja haje haje). Specimen of an Egyptian cobra emerging from a ceramic urn and coiling into its characteristic aggressive hissing stance

Passenger pigeon design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

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"Naja: Majestic and Deadly Serpents of the World" From the scorching deserts of Egypt to the lush jungles of India, Naja, commonly known as cobras, captivate with their mesmerizing beauty and fearsome reputation. One such species is the Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), its sleek body gliding effortlessly across sandy terrains. In a moment of threat, it raises its head high, expanding its hood in an impressive display. Venturing eastward to China, we encounter the Chinese cobra (Naja atra) on Lantau Island's southwestern coast. Caught in a threatening stance at Shek Pik, this serpent showcases its striking black scales contrasting against vibrant surroundings. India boasts two remarkable members of the Naja family. The Indian or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja) found in Karnataka reveals distinctive markings resembling spectacles around its eyes. A symbol deeply rooted in Indian folklore and mythology. Meanwhile, another Indian native steals our attention - the Monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia). Slithering through rubber plantations on Phuket Island in Thailand, this venomous creature commands respect with its iconic monocle-like pattern adorning its hood. As we delve deeper into Pakistan's wilderness, we stumble upon the Black Pakistan Cobra (Naja naja karachiensis). Native to this region and existing within diverse habitats, it serves as both predator and prey amidst nature's delicate balance. These captivating creatures are not mere subjects for photographers' lenses; they hold significant ecological roles within their respective ecosystems. Their presence reminds us that even though they evoke fear due to their venomous bite potentiality when left undisturbed these serpents contribute immensely to maintaining biodiversity. So let us marvel at these enigmatic beings from afar while appreciating their place in our natural world – a testament to Mother Nature's intricate tapestry woven with both beauty and danger.