Shield-nosed cobra
The shield-nosed cobra (Aspidelaps scutatus) is a venomous snake in the family Elapidae.[1]
| Shield-nosed cobra | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Aspidelaps |
| Species: | A. scutatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aspidelaps scutatus (Smith, 1849) | |
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range of A. scutatus | |
It is found in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Namibia. They live 20-28 years old in captivity.
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