Javan Spitting Cobra

Naja sputatrix

Description

Naja sputatrix is ​​a species of snake from the family Elapidae. These snakes are yellow to dark brown or black in color, with or without dark or light spots. In Bali, the most common color is brown without spots. The belly is white or yellowish, with or without dark dots. The color of the snake is similar to its youthfulness.

Population Size

Unknown

Life Span

-

WEIGHT​

-

LENGTH

1 m – 1.4 m

Ar

Arboreal

Ca

Carnivore

Di

Diurnal

No

Nocturnal

Te

Terrestrial

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Reptilia

ORDER

:

Squamata

FAMILY

:

Elapidae

GENUS

:

Naja

SPECIES

:

Naja sputatrix

Distribution

Naja sputatrix is ​​in the lowlands to an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. Its main habitat is rainforest, but can also be found in dry areas. In Bali, it is recorded that there are monsoon forests, savanna and agricultural land in areas with both high and low rainfall, up to an altitude of about 700 m above sea level.

Geography

Continents : Asia

Country : The distribution area of ​​Naja sputatrix is ​​Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Komodo, and Alor. There may be small islands between the region.

Habits and Lifestyle

Like other types of cobra, the Naja sputatrix has a self-defense way of raising its head and spreading its neck into a hood or spoon when it is irritated. This snake is also capable of spitting out its venom right into the eye of the intruder. If it gets into the eyes it can cause blindness. Active during the day and night, foraging above ground or climbing trees.

Lifestyle

Terrestrial and Arboreal

Biome

Rain Forest

Climate Zone

Tropical

Diet and Nutrition

Naja sputatrix species actively seek prey during the day and night. Its main diet is rats, other snakes, lizards, and several types of frogs.

Diet : Carnivora

Mating Habits

Naja sputatrix reproduce by laying eggs (ovipar). The breeding season for this species is November. The number of eggs produced is 13 to 19 eggs. The eggs will hatch after being incubated for 88 days. The newly hatched snakes are between 24 and 28 cm long.

Reproduction session : November

Incubation periods : 88 days

Independent age : at birth

Baby name : –

Baby carrying : 13 -19 eggs

Population

Population status : Least Concern (LC)

NE

DD

LC

NT

VU

EN

CR

EW

EX

Population threats​

The existence of local trade with the skin of the Naja sputatrix species, possibly this is a threat that can lead to population decline.

Population number​

In the IUCN Red List, this species is included in the “least concern” category

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Reference

  1. Naja sputatrix Wikipedia article
  2. Iskandar, D., Auliya, M., Inger, R.F. & Lilley, R. 2012. Naja sputatrix. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T192197A2054180
  3. McKay, J.L. 2006. Reptil and Amphibi di Bali. Krieger Publishing Company, Florida, USA.