Egyptian Cobra

Historically significant. Cleopatra reportedly died from its bite. Large hood display.

FamilyElapidae

GenusNaja

RegionAfricaNorth Africa, Arabian Peninsula

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Egyptian Cobra

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Egyptian Cobra

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Danger Score

Final Danger Score

Venom Core

Lethality weighted 55% (potency × yield). Clinical weighted 45% (real-world CFR).

0.55 × 78 + 0.45 × 7777.6

Modifiers

Multiplicative scalers - amplify or reduce existing danger, can't create it from nothing.

× Speed (1.01)78.3

× Delivery (1.00)78.3

× Encounter (0.86)67.4

Speed = antivenom window. Delivery = fang efficiency. Encounter = exposure × temperament.

Score67

Venom Profile

Type

NeurotoxicAffects the nervous system; disrupts nerve-muscle communication and can cause paralysis or respiratory failure.,CytotoxicDestroys cells and damages tissue; can cause permanent tissue damage and disfigurement.

Venom Yield

High

Venom Speed

Quick

Delivery Method

Fixed front fangs

Potency (SC Equivalent)

0.570mg/kg LD50

Max Dry Yield

200mg dry

Clinical Severity

Fatality (Untreated)

15-30%

WHO Importance

Cat. 1

Local Effects

Pain at bite site, Swelling

Neurological

Weakness or drowsiness, Paralysis, Difficulty breathing

Causes of Death

Respiratory failure