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Sunbathing Cobra This pic was taken in November, sunny morning. The Cobra had just displayed it "U" signature to gather up more sunlight. The last time I saw a cobra showing off its signature was just before it meal. Geotagged,India,Indian Cobra,Naja naja Click/tap to enlarge

Sunbathing Cobra

This pic was taken in November, sunny morning. The Cobra had just displayed it "U" signature to gather up more sunlight. The last time I saw a cobra showing off its signature was just before it meal.

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The Indian cobra also known as the Spectacled cobra, Asian cobra or Binocellate cobra is a species of the genus ''Naja'' found in the Indian subcontinent and a member of the "big four", the four species which inflict the most snakebites on humans in India. This snake is revered in Indian mythology and culture, and is often seen with snake charmers. It is now protected in India under the ''Indian Wildlife Protection Act'' .

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Species identified by AvinashKrishnan
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By AvinashKrishnan

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Uploaded Feb 7, 2014. Captured in Muninagara Trail, Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore, Karnataka 562112, India.