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Philippine cobra
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Philippine cobra

reptile
Also known as: Naja philippinensis
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  • Mozambique spitting cobra ejecting venom from its fangs
    spitting cobra
    / Species, range, and conservation status

    …body with dark speckles vulnerable Philippine cobra Naja philippinensis Northern Philippines (Luzon islands) stocky brown snake of medium length; known for its potent neurotoxic venom near threatened Samar cobra Naja samarensis Southern Philippines (Visayas and Mindanao islands) varied coloring, often seen with yellow markings least concern

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    …body with dark speckles vulnerable Philippine cobra Naja philippinensis Northern Philippines (Luzon islands) stocky brown snake of medium length; known for its potent neurotoxic venom near threatened Samar cobra Naja samarensis Southern Philippines (Visayas and Mindanao islands) varied coloring, often seen with yellow markings least concern

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