Re.67 SKIN OF COBRA
Phylum: Chordata
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family :
Elapidae
Genus : Naja
Species: N.naja
DESCRIPTION
Dorsal scales are smooth and strongly oblique.
Midbody scales are in 23 rows (21–25), with 171–197 ventrals. There are
48–75 divided subcaudals and
the anal shield is
single. There are seven upper labials (3rd the largest and in contact with
nasal anteriorly, 3rd and 4th in contact with eye) and 9-10 lower labials (small angular cuneate scale present between 4th and
5th lower labial), as well as one preocular in contact with internasals, and
three postoculars. Temporals are 2
+ 3.
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