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I have always been fascinated by the elapidae family - Naja, Dendroaspis, Oxyuranus...

I'm just focusing on Naja genus in this post and was wondering what would be your favorite Naja (not necessary that you have it in your collection) and why? Ofcourse, if you have a picture of your snake that would be awesome.

Mine: Naja Nivea. Why? Color, unpredictable temperment and highly potent venom.

So far I have kept:

Monocled Cobras (Naja kaouthia)
Suphan Cobra (N. k. suphanensis)
Red Spitting Cobras (Naja pallida)

From the ones I've kept, I think I like the Red Spitters best for their docile temperament, they get used to their keeper rather quickly and for their beautiful color, of course.

However in general, I would say Samar Cobras (Naja samarensis) are the best. Their color is so striking that it blows my mind away. I've also heard that they are evil! The moment I move back to Europe, I will buy a trio. Getting them here costs way too much. (Last time I checked it was 5000$ per pair)

I am attaching some pictures. Except for the Samars, the pictures are of my snakes that I had or still have.

Albino Monocled:

Albino Suphan:

Red Spitter:

Samar Cobra:

Source:http://www.reptilienzoonockalm.at

Source:http://www.reptilien-import.de

I have always thought that Cobras are the most beautiful and majestic animals in the world due to their posture, beauty and venom but I recently fell in love with Death Adders so now my heart is torn apart .

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We are the best GALATASARAY

Black snakes are the most beautiful to me. So I love Drymarchon, Naja naja (black pak phase, which in over 35 years is the only bite I've had...and it was dry), even black phase colubrid racers (Masticophis,Elaphe,Coluber, etc.) But my fav is Naja melanoluecus. Awesome snake with personality, size, & unpredictable attitude. Just my pref!

When you say black Naja, I think of Naja haje legiones. Stunning animals!

Picture from: www.snakeparadise.ch
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We are the best GALATASARAY

i really like the cobras too but its hard to pick one for the ones i keep i would have to say the N.h legiones but for over all i would probably pick a cape cobra the bright yellows are the ones i like and have been looking for. here is my legiones

i got her from a good friend shes gained a lot of weight since then i should get a new pic of her but im to lazy

Stunning...really stunning to say the least.
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We are the best GALATASARAY

I love the Spectacle cobra, or Indian. To me, the real icon of them all. Even more than a King.
Couple of pictures of mine.

I agree, the Spectacled is definately my favorite. Its just what I think of when I think cobra.

Mike

If I had to name a favorite cobra I think it would have to be Psuedohaje goldii but I have not been fortunate enough to acquire any. I am also really fond of Naja melanoleuca, Naja annulifera and Naja annulata which I do have pairs of. Here are a few pictures of some of my snakes. -Jamie

Naja melanoleuca; female. My pair are the East/South African color. I want to get some of the black ones when I can find some.

Naja annulifera; male.

Naja annulata; male.

First off, gorgeous animals. Obviously very well cared for.

I noticed you labelled the water cobra as Naja annulata. Has their taxonomy been changed from Boulengerina annulata?
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Chance Duncan
Science Teacher, Herp Enthusiast, and Reptilian Conservation Proponent
www.rvexotics.com

Thanks! Hopefully I'm successful in breeding my Forest cobras this year. As far as the water cobras,Yes, they have been synonymized with Naja, along with Paranaja. The reference is from Wolfgang Wuster's website and corresponding paper. Here's a link to the reference. -Jamie

http://www.bangor.ac.uk/~bss166/Updates/Elapidae2007.htm

Thanks for the link. I was unaware of the change.

Good luck with your projects!
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Chance Duncan
Science Teacher, Herp Enthusiast, and Reptilian Conservation Proponent
www.rvexotics.com

Naja siamensis my first cobra

Brian

very nice looking cobras, thanks for the comment on my moroccan the friend i got her from was chance, now all i need is an adult male and ill be set. anyone have one for sell lol

I love all naja, but if I must pick one it is N. sumatrama

RC
venomstreet.com

My favorites are the "BANDED" Black and White Spitters that I saw at Dean Ripa's place. His Bushmasters are even better. Bright orange and black!