Are there any cobras in Japan and the Koreas?

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Are there any cobras in Japan and the Koreas?

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Last updated Aug 30 2016.

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Br.John
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Yes there are cobras : "Snakes common to this region include the Indian krait, king cobra, king snake, Russell’s viper, and beaked sea snake."

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Response last updated by gtho4 on Aug 30 2016.
May 13 2006, 6:40 PM

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Answer 1

Cobras are not found in either Japan or the Koreas, though they are plentiful in other parts of Asia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reptiles_of_Korea#Snakes

https://natureinjapan.wordpress.com/about/cool-critters-wildlife-of-japan/poisonous-snakes-adders-and-vipers-of-japan/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naja

Are there any cobras in Japan and the Koreas?

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