Naja sputatrix

Also known as Indonesian Cobra, Komodo Spitting Cobra, Javan Cobra

Javan spitting cobras are adaptable nocturnal predators that navigate monsoon forests, agricultural clearings, and suburban gardens across the Indonesian archipelago. When cornered, these snakes rear up, expand broad hoods, and force venom through specialized fangs to spray intruders at distances up to two meters. Their diet consists primarily of small rodents, amphibians, and smaller snakes, making them key biological controls for agricultural pests.