Cobras reproduce sexually, with males and females mating during the breeding season. Males will engage in courtship displays, such as raising their hoods and bobbing their heads, to attract females. After mating, the female will lay a clutch of eggs, typically in a concealed location such as a burrow or hollow log. The number of eggs laid can vary depending on the species, with some laying just a few eggs and others laying up to 50 or more. The female will then abandon the eggs, and they will hatch after a period of incubation, typically lasting several weeks to a few months.