India’s cobras share genetic ties across the mainland, while Sri Lankan cobras form a distinct genetic lineage

October 15, 2026 · 5:20 pm 1 sources

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• India's cobras share genetic ties across the mainland, while Sri Lankan cobras form a distinct genetic lineage
  Phys.org · October 15, 2026 17:20
  The spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is one of India's "big four" snakes responsible for most serious snakebite cases. It is currently considered one species, which lives across much of South Asia, with regional differences in color, hood markings and venom. However, it's still unclear which regional…