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Cobras
Cobras or elapids are a species of venomous snake that include both terrestrial snakes and sea snakes. Elapids can found in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans as well as in India, Africa, Asia, Australia and one species, the eastern coral snake (also known as the American cobra) is found in the United States. Questions about cobras can be directed here.
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Cobra bites are fatal in about 10% of human cases. it's because of their VENOM that acts as a defense mechanism and also a way by having their pray or food be caught.
Any of several highly venomous Elapids snakes that expand their neck ribs to form a hood. They are found in warm regions of Africa, Australia, and Asia. Cobras feed primarily on small vertebrates. The Indian cobra (Naja naja) kills several thousand people annually, mostly because it enters houses to catch rats. The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's largest venomous snake, often more than 12 ft (3.5 m) long. Some African cobras can spit their venom more than 6 ft (1.8 m). Cobras are favourites of snake charmers, who, by their movements rather than their music, tease the deaf snakes into assuming the upreared defense posture.
they spit and the spit is like a nitros as soon as he spits on the ground he starts flying up in the air and lands in a different area.
Yes. King cobras can be found in some zoos such as the Philadelphia Zoo.
King cobras live mainly in the rain forests and plains of India, southern China, and Southeast Asia.
South-eastern Asia and India.
The Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China.
General Information
King Cobra Scientific Cassification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Ophiophagus
Species: O. Hannah
The largest poisonous snake would be the King Cobra(Ophiophagus hanna), the king cobra can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m), and lives in the Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China. Coloris generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands, the females lay around 50 eggs in a constructed nest where they will guard and incubate them faithfully for 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and about 1.5 ft. (50cm ) long at birth, the King cobra is very fast and agile with an average lifespan of about 20 years.
Although not the most toxic of poisonous snakes a king cobra can kill an elephant with one bite, the king cobra kills it's prey by striking and injecting it with venom and swallowing it whole, it's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well. The only predators are the mongoose and man.
What is the diet of a king cobra?
It's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well.
General Information
King Cobra Scientific Cassification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Ophiophagus
Species: O. Hannah
The largest poisonous snake would be the King Cobra(Ophiophagus hanna), the Latin wordOphiophagus means "Snake-eater". The king cobras average size is 13-14 ft. (3.96-4.26m) weighing around 20 lbs (9 kg), they can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m) weighing over 40lbs. (18.1436kgs.) and lives in the Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China. Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands, the females lay around 50 eggs in a constructed nest where they will guard and incubate them faithfully for 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and about 1.5 ft. (50cm ) long at birth, the King cobra is very fast and agile with an average lifespan of about 20 years.
Although not the most toxic of poisonous snakes a king cobra can kill an elephant with one bite, the king cobra tracks by site and smell then kills it's prey by striking and injecting it with venom and swallowing it whole, it's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well. King Cobras are aggressive and will rear up to confront the intruder where most other cobras will slither away and hide. The only predators are the mongoose and man.
What is the Population of king cobras in India?
there are many in southern india.for eg:0.08 square km
Cobras eat mainly other snakes, but they'll eat lizards, SOME frogs, and small mammals like mongoose.
Small animals such as frogs, rats and mice.
Are king cobras found in the U.S.?
Only in zoos
Cobras are not native (indigenous) to America, however there may be some specimens kept in Zoos.
Cobras are being found in the Everglades in Florida. They are being purchased as exotic pets and than those owners decide they cannot keep them and let them go. With no natural predators in America and the land not being used to them, i believe that in the near future Cobras will become a viral species here much like poison oak has.
There have been no cobras found in the Everglades. Some native snakes, like hog nosed snakes, act similar to the cobra when alarmed, and these may be the subject of such stories. There are pythons there.
Why do spitting cobras spit for face?
to blind the predator or just to stun it so the cobra can escape
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How many types of snakes found in Iraq?
"6..... 5 vipers and 1 cobra. ALL SNAKES IN IRAQ ARE VENMOUS" was the original reply, which is absolutely incorrect. In fact, if you search the internet, you will find several websites (mostly forums whose answers are from non-medical personnel) claiming that all snakes in Iraq are venomous.
The first portion of this answer is almost correct. However, the question doesn't ask how many are native to Iraq, it simply asks how many are found in Iraq. Therefore, six types of venomous snakes are native to Iraq, and an unknown number of other species have been reported.
Is there any use of king cobra venom other than preparation of anti-venom?
Yes - the venom of most species can be used to treat various blood disorders in humans.
For example, some snake venom causes massive internal bleeding in the 'victim' this characteristic of the venom can be isolated, and used to treat blood clots.
Can you die from a cobra snake bite?
Cobra Snakes are deadly their bite can kill very quickly and if a spitting cobra "spits" venom at you and it gets in your eyes or in an open wound then you may die.
Although Cobras dont actually spit venom they simply use a gland above their fangs to release a drop of venom to the tip of the fang, They then rapidly exhale creating a gust of air and spraying the drops of venom outwards. Sometimes at a distance of up to three feet.
What is the breathing rate of king cobra?
The breathing rate of a king cobra typically ranges from 4 to 12 breaths per minute, depending on factors such as activity level and environmental conditions. Like many snakes, they can hold their breath for extended periods while swimming or hunting. Their respiratory system is adapted for efficient oxygen exchange, which supports their active lifestyle.
How do humans affect the king cobras habitat?
We cut down trees and destroy forests for settlement which affects the king cobras habitat.
What are some of the king cobras physical adaptation?
Some of the king cobra's physical adaptations are its color, fangs, and size. Its color, which are brown, beige, and black, help a snake to blend in or hide n its habitat. A cobra's large size can intimate predators and also help it to catch prey. The long fangs bite and tear apart its prey, making it easier for a cobra to eat its prey. Some other adaptations are its hood and forked tongue.
Can the king cobra be found also in the Philippines?
is found predominantly in forests from India through Southeast Asia to Indonesia and the Philippines.
Yes, and they make nests for their eggs.
Most, but not all, reptiles lay eggs.
How long does it take for a cobra snake to become full grown?
Cobras become sexually mature between 12 and 36 months. However, they never stop growing, they merely slow down.
How does an Egyptian cobra gather its food?
The Egyptian cobra primarily hunts small mammals, birds, and other reptiles. It uses its keen vision and sense of smell to locate prey, often employing a stealthy approach to ambush. Once within striking distance, it quickly delivers a venomous bite, immobilizing its prey before swallowing it whole. This hunting technique allows the cobra to effectively capture and consume its food in its natural habitat.
It can cause nervous breakdown, cardiac arrest, coma and even death
