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Q: How does a spitting cobra use its spit to protect themselves?
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Is the king cobra a snake?

There are several species of spitting cobras, the King Cobra is not one of them. Black-Necked Spitting Cobra Black Spitting Cobra Western Barred Spitting Cobra Red Spitting Cobra Mozambique Spitting Cobra Malaysian Spitting Cobra Black and White Spitting Cobra Sumatran Spitting Cobra Nubian Spitting Cobra


Is a spitting cobra prey or is it a predator?

It is a predator because it can spit venom a its preys eyes to protect it self


How does a spiting cobra use its spit to protect itself?

It uses its "spit", or venom, to paralyse other animals that are attacking or threatening it. For example, if a fox were to approach the spitting cobra, the cobra will spit at the fox to keep it away. This keeps the cobra safe and protected from the fox.


What snake spits poison?

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


How do spitting cobras defend themselves?

they spit :P


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.


Do king cobra spit venom?

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


Why black spitting cobras spit?

To defend themselves from attackers


Why do spitting cobras spit for face?

to blind the predator or just to stun it so the cobra can escape NNRB


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 spitting cobra use its spit to protect itself?

It aims its venomous spit at the attackers eyes partially or even permanently blinding them. If it misses the spit is usually enough warning for the attacker and it will probably leave it alone.


What animal spits?

Some snakes like the spitting king cobra would however non venemous snakes like the corn snake (Elaphe Guttata) don't spit as they have no venom to spit at the enemy. When a snake spits it is shooting venom at the enemy.