With all certainty the most distinctive trait of these snakes is their reaction to an attack. When an intruder crosses their path, they lift the fronts of their bodies, hiss loudly and inflate their hoods. Some cobras spit venom while in danger to discourage and scare away the predator. A ...
Cobras are some of the most venomous snakes on the planet, also known for their intimidating hoods and swift strikes. But while their venom and striking power make them feared by many, the role of the cobra snake in ecosystems is invaluable, from controlling rat populations to maintaining a ...
Most cobras have slender heads, when they’re not actually spreading their hoods. Myth: Venomous snakes have elliptical pupils. Fact: This is another case of some do, and some don’t. Most of the pit vipers have elliptical pupils. But the venomous coral snake has round pupils. Myth: If ...
Cobras are easily recognized through their threatening hood on their neck. They rise up and extend their hoods when they feel threatened. There are over 270 types of cobra in Southern Asia, Australia and Africa. They live under rocks, in trees and underground in hot and tropical areas. Aside...
Dry bites from king cobras have been reported. Of untreated bites that result in envenomation, around 50-60% will result in death. What Does the King Cobra Look Like? Juvenile king cobras are a distinctive black in color with thin white or yellow crossbands along their bodies. As they get...