Shield-nosed cobra
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| Shield-nosed cobra | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Aspidelaps |
| Species: | A. scutatus
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| Aspidelaps scutatus (Smith, 1849)
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range of A. lubricus range of A. scutatus
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The shield-nosed cobra (Aspidelaps scutatus) is a venomous snake in the family Elapidae.[1]
It is found in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Namibia. They live 20-28 years old in captivity. This snake is venomous and has been known for at least one reported death of a human, even if bites are rare.
References
- ^ Aspidelaps scutatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 13 December 2016.
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