Indian Cobra

The Indian Cobra (Naja naja), also known as the spectacled cobra, Asian cobra, or binocellate cobra, is one of the "big four" species that inflict the most snakebites on humans in India. It is a species of the genus Naja that is found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. It differs from the king cobra, which is a monotypic member of the genus Ophiophagus. In Indian mythology and culture, the Indian cobra is adored, and snake charmers are frequently seen with them. The Indian Wildlife Protection Act presently provides for its protection in India.

Despite having fairly dull tones of grey and brown as its color, the Indian cobra is visually striking due to its scale patterning, big hood, and large size. The snake's venom is potent and lethal since it is both cardiotoxic and neurotoxic. Notably, one of the infamous "big four" snakes that kill the most people by biting them in India is the Indian cobra.