Snake Species
Snake species, their scientific names, regions, and whether they are venomous.
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| ID | Common name | Scientific name | Venomous | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King cobra | Ophiophagus hannah | Yes | South and Southeast Asia |
| 2 | Indian cobra | Naja naja | Yes | Indian subcontinent |
| 3 | Egyptian cobra | Naja haje | Yes | North and West Africa |
| 4 | Cape cobra | Naja nivea | Yes | Southern Africa |
| 5 | Forest cobra | Naja melanoleuca | Yes | Central and West Africa |
| 6 | Monocled cobra | Naja kaouthia | Yes | Southeast Asia |
| 7 | Chinese cobra | Naja atra | Yes | Southern China and Taiwan |
| 8 | Black mamba | Dendroaspis polylepis | Yes | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 9 | Eastern green mamba | Dendroaspis angusticeps | Yes | Eastern Africa |
| 10 | Western green mamba | Dendroaspis viridis | Yes | West Africa |
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Scope and sources
Last changed: July 19, 2026. This may reflect a change to the data or its description; it is not a coverage-through date.
- Wikipedia: List of snakes by common name (used with permission)
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