Western Green Mamba (Dendroaspis viridis) at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, nearing the time to shed its skin. Its color is dull and its eye cap is opaque.
This is an albino Common Cobra (Naja kaouthia). It is also known as an; Indian monocled cobra; monocled cobra; monocellate cobra; monocellate Cibra; and Monokelkobra. This cobra species is the most widespread in the world. It is found all across South and Southeast Asia. Egg-laying takes place in the first quarter of the year. The females usually stay and guard with their eggs. Sometimes the males help guard the eggs.
