page_title: List of dangerous snakes
section_title: Egyptian cobra
hierarchical_section_title: List of dangerous snakes / Considerably dangerous / True cobras / Egyptian cobra
caption_attribution_description: Português: Cobra egípcia (Naja haje) "The crocodile ranch is also home to a modest collection of African snakes including this Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) which put on a fine display without any prompting. There was also a Puff Adder (Bitis arietans--trenchant name, don't you think?) which hissed constantly all the time we were there." "This document is in the public domain."
context_page_description: Of the 3,500 snake species, there are around 600 venomous snake species in the world. This is an overview of the snakes that pose a significant health risk to humans, through snakebites or other physical trauma.
  The varieties of snakes that most often cause serious snakebites depend on the region of the world. In Africa, the most dangerous species include black mambas, puff adders, and carpet vipers. In the Middle East the species of greatest concern are carpet vipers and elapids; in Central and South America, Bothrops and Crotalus are of greatest concern. In South Asia, it has historically been believed that Indian cobras, common kraits, Russell's viper and carpet vipers were the most dangerous species; however other snakes may also cause significant problems in this area of the world. While several species of snakes may cause more bodily destruction than others, any of these venomous snakes are still very capable of causing human fatalities should a bite go untreated, regardless of their venom capabilities or behavioral tendencies.
context_section_description: The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) is another species of cobra which causes a significant number of bites and human fatalities throughout its range. The venom of the Egyptian cobra consists mainly of neurotoxins and cytotoxins. The average venom yield is 175 to 300 mg in a single bite, and the murine subcutaneous LD₅₀ value is 1.15 mg/kg. This species has large fangs and can produce large quantities of venom. Envenomation by this snake is a very serious medical emergency.
caption: Egyptian cobra (Naja haje)
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