What is the characteristic activity period defining the behavior of the Zebra Spitting Cobra?
Answer
Largely nocturnal
The behavioral patterns of *Naja nigricincta* are strongly tied to the thermal environment of its arid habitat, dictating when it is most active. The species is primarily characterized as being nocturnal, meaning its main hunting and movement activities occur under the cover of darkness. This allows the cobra to avoid the intense peak daytime temperatures typical of desert and semi-arid zones, preventing overheating. Although predominantly nocturnal, they exhibit a slightly flexible pattern, sometimes being observed moving during the cooler hours of early mornings and evenings, suggesting they utilize twilight periods when temperatures are more moderate.
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