The Egyptian cobra is not a protected animal and is an exotic species.

Egyptian cobras are nocturnal and prefer shade, but can occasionally be found soaking up the sun in the early morning. Egyptian cobras live in caves dug by other animals, in termite mounds or between rocks, and sometimes even intrude into human living environments to lurk in order to hunt various types of poultry.

The Egyptian cobra mainly preys on lizards, toads, mice and other small animals. and other snakes including cobras.