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Why do cobras spit venom?

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Do king cobra spit venom?

No, King Cobras cannot spit venom. Only spitting cobras can. they inject venom


What do cobras spit out?

Venom.


Can king cobras spit poision?

no only spitting cobras spit venom


Does all king cobras spit venom?

No - the King cobra does not spit venom.


Do cobras bite?

Yes. And some of them can spit venom, as well.


How do king cobras commnicate?

King cobras communicate by doing many things. When it is afraid it will spit venom in its preys eyes.


What snake spits poison?

Spitting Cobras are well known for their ability to spit venom at their predators and prey.


How far can a red spitting cobra spit.?

There are several different species of "spitting" cobras. A general estimated distance that they project (spit) their venom would be around 2 to 3 meters.


Why do king cobras spit poison?

no way.. king cobra are the largest venomous snakes, they are specalised in preying on other snakes and are immune to the other snakes' venom. In addition to that all snakes have a transparent cover on their eyes so the spitter's venom wont blind the king cobra. in a battle b/w a king cobra and and the spitting cobra, king cobra will easily kill and devour the spitter...


How does a cobra protect himself?

well there are hundreds of types of cobras. spitting cobras will spit at you before striking, but all cobras will raise their heads up and attempt to make themselves look bigger they may hiss before they strike you, the bite may or may not contain venom in it it depends on whether or not the snake wants to use the venom but all bites should be treated as though there was venom in the bite. the venom in one of these is strong enough to kill you


What are the defense weapons of the cobra?

Cobras are venoumous snakes that secrete highly toxic venom through their fangs. The venom is produced in their venom glands at the back of the head.


Can spitting cobras spit?

Skunks can.