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Egyptian Cobra
Naja hajeVenomous terrestrial cobra with classic hood display — shy unless threatened.
Sightings are never guaranteed and depend on local conditions. Follow your guide and respect park rules.
Savanna and semi-arid cobra that feeds on rodents, birds and frogs and avoids confrontation.
African Lion Quick Facts
What Is the Egyptian Cobra?
The Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) occurs in Tanzania as part of its wider African range. The page covers Tanzania populations rather than limiting the species to northern Tanzania and Uganda only.
Habitat
- Savanna, grassland and semi-arid country
- Rocky areas, cultivated landscapes and wetland edges
- Human-modified habitats where cover remains
Not limited to open dune fields as a sole habitat.
Diet
Rodents, birds, eggs, frogs, lizards, other small vertebrates and carrion where documented.
Behaviour & Reproduction
Terrestrial, hood display when threatened, venomous and generally avoids humans unless threatened. Oviparous; a single universal clutch value is not invented; source-qualified data are used when available.
Egyptian Cobra Safety on Safari
Never approach, handle, corner or provoke. Keep distance, follow guide instructions and remain in the vehicle where required. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) is a venomous terrestrial cobra of savanna and semi-arid country found in Tanzania.
Savanna, grassland, semi-arid country, rocky areas, cultivated landscapes and wetland edges.
No — it uses a mosaic of savanna, semi-arid, rocky and cultivated habitats, not open dune fields alone.
Rodents, birds, eggs, frogs, lizards, other small vertebrates and carrion where documented.
Hood display when threatened, venomous and generally avoids humans.
Oviparous, laying eggs; exact clutch and incubation require source verification.
Venomous but shy. Maintain distance and follow the safety section; never handle or corner.
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