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Definition of chinese cobra

chinese cobra

Plural:chinese cobras
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A highly venomous species of elapid snake (Naja atra) native to southeastern China, Taiwan, and northern parts of Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive hood and potential to cause severe envenomation.

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"During our herpetological survey in Taiwan, we safely observed a Chinese cobra basking on a warm rock near the edge of the forest."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chinese cobra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chinese%20cobra
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