The cobra in question is positively Naja kaouthia. It is an abberrant form of kaouthia. In the hobby it is known as the Formosa phase. However it is not a true Formosa or a cross. I know this because it was also the first cobra I ever owned. I also know someone who breeds them. True Formasa are actually spitters. This abberrant form of kaouthia is not a spitter. They also get larger than the true Formosa. Mine was the most aggressive snake I ever owned. He would charge me hissing and biting at mid air. He would even try and chase me sometimes. Needless to say I did not keep him in the collection too long. Cheers Greg

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