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Indian cobra, spectacle snake or cobra de capello, Naja naja
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Indian cobra, spectacle snake or cobra de capello, Naja naja
Indian cobra, spectacle snake or cobra de capello, Naja naja.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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This handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Indian cobra, also known as the spectacled cobra or cobra de capello (Naja naja), a highly venomous snake native to South Asia. The Indian cobra is one of the most dangerous snakes in the world, known for its aggressive behavior and neurotoxic venom. The engraving, taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in 1800, provides a detailed and accurate representation of the snake's physical features. The Indian cobra is shown in its characteristic hooded position, with its triangular head and distinctive "spectacles" or oval markings on the side of its face. These markings, which resemble eyeglasses, give the snake its alternative name. The Indian cobra is a versatile and adaptable species, found in a variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to agricultural areas and even urban environments. It is an important predator in its ecosystem, preying on rodents, birds, and other snakes. However, it is also a major threat to humans, causing numerous bites each year, particularly during agricultural activities or when the snakes are disturbed. The engraving is a testament to the natural history research of Shaw and Nodder, who made significant contributions to the scientific understanding of the natural world during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their work, which included the documentation of numerous species, was groundbreaking and helped to advance the field of natural history.
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