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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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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?

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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.?

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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.