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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe Spitting Cobra uses muscle contractions to re-direct the venom out of tiny holes at the base of the fangs. This propels a stream of venom forwards - and is usually directed towards the eyes as a defence. During 'normal' use, the venom is sent to the tip of the fangs for injection into prey.
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∙ 16y agoThe spitting cobra projects venom by forcing it out at high speed from its front fangs.
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∙ 12y agoThere is a tiny hole at the base of the fang - where it leaves the gums. Muscular contractions force the venom through the hole - and it's usually aimed at the attackers eyes.
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∙ 12y agoThey actually spray venom. They spray it from their fangs and into a predators eyes to cause blindness.
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∙ 10y agoThe spitting cobra projects, or " spits " it's venom at it's prey, specifically at it's head or face to blind and kill it.
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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.
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
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
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.
Do king cobra spit venom?
No, King Cobras cannot spit venom. Only spitting cobras can. they inject venom
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...
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.
What African snake can spit poison a distance of eight feet into the eyes of its enemies causing pain and possible blindness?
The Spitting Cobra can spit poisen into the eyes of its enemies upto 8 feet away.
How do llamas protect itself from enemies?
They spit at their enemies.
Can spitting cobras spit?
Skunks can.
