A “false cobra” has been recently spotted in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
The mildly venomous snake can grow over a meter long and has great significance for the local ecosystem.
Despite its venomous bite, the pale-colored snake does not pose any threat to humans. In the light of this, experts warned against unnecessary killing.
“The false cobra, scientifically known as Rhagerhis moilensis, is a mildly venomous species commonly found in the region and across the Kingdom. Unlike some other snakes, it does not hibernate during colder periods,” Adnan Khalifa, a member of the Aman Environmental Association, said.
As for its physical appearance, the false cobra is characterized by its pale color and black spots behind its eyes, resembling secondary eyes.
The female false cobra usually lays approximately 22 eggs in late spring. However, only a small number survive to adulthood.
Crucially, the false cobra poses minimal threat to human beings as its rear fangs can deliver weak venom to subdue prey.
However, people unnecessarily kill it out of fear despite its central role in keeping ecological balance.
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