It is a highly venomous snake found in hilly forests and valleys. The species is rarely encountered in the wild and around settlement area. It is black and shiny and prefers to hide under rocks and logs. It is active at night and very secretive. It feeds mainly on other snakes and frogs. Though dangerous, it avoids people and only bites when provoked. Immediate medical help is needed if bitten.

The Indian cobra has a smooth, shiny body with scales varying in color from yellowish-brown to dark brown or even black depending on the region. It's known for its distinctive hood, which it raises when threatened, often displaying a spectacle-like pattern on the back of the hood.

The Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia) is a venomous snake found in South and Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive O-shaped or monocellate hood pattern. Found in the Terai and Hilly region of Nepal, that inhabits in farmland, grasslands, and wetlands. It has strong venom and can be dangerous, but it only bites when it feels threatened. Monocled Cobras help reduce the number of rats and other small animals, making them important for the environment.

It is a venomous snake found mostly in leaf litter and preys on groud dwelling reptiles and even small snakes.

This snake lives in high-altitude forests and near streams. It eats frogs and fish and is usually seen near water. It has potent venom but rarely bite to people. Because of its quiet and shy nature, it is rarely seen by the public.