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What prey does the Egyptian cobra hunt at night?
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Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus).
The Egyptian cobra is a nocturnal hunter that primarily forages for toads, lizards, and birds.1
As a snake, it utilizes venom containing neurotoxins to subdue its prey by targeting their nervous system.1