Egyptian cobra: Physical characteristics and behaviour. The Egyptian cobra is a formidable snake, reaching a length of 2.4 meters (8 feet) in some cases, although the mean length is generally 1.5 ...

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The Egyptian cobra is oviparous, i.e., it gives birth to eggs. Mating is usually done in the spring, and a female will typically lay 8 to 30 eggs per clutch.