Recently, researchers carried out proteomic and biochemical investigations to explore the diversity in the Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia) composition across different geographic regions.
About Monocled Cobra:
It is a venomous cobra species widespread across South and Southeast Asia.
Some populations of the Monocled cobra have the ability to spit venom, earning them the name "Indian spitting cobra".
They have an O-shaped, or monocellate hood pattern, which has the "spectacle" pattern on the rear of their hood.
Habitat:
It prefers habitats associated with water, such as paddy fields, swamps, and mangroves, but can also be found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
It is also found in agricultural land and human settlements including cities.
Distribution: It inhabits eastern and northeastern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and southern China.
Ecological significance: They play an important role in their ecosystem. They help to maintain the balance of prey species and control agricultural pests such as rats and mice.
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