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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.
931 Questions
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
Is there a word for when your sexually attracted to reptiles?
I usually just call it "in need of serious help."
King Cobras eats smaller animals including snakes also such as Rat snakes,Mangrove Snakes,sizable pythons,rats,lizards,rodents etc
The only predator it has is the mongoose and mankind.
What happens if you wait to long to get a snake bite checked?
you will probably die if venomous but if not you should still consult a doctor if snake bit you
What is some info on the Samar Cobra?
It is not only found on the island of Samar but also on the island of Leyte. I know this because one was killed there a couple years ago and my wife took pictures. This cobra has a golden yellow colored head.
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 Classification
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 Latinword Ophiophagus 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, the king cobras are the only snakes who construct a nest for their hatchlings which they incubate and protect until they emerge in 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and are 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 legislation act did COBRA amend?
what legislation act did COBRA amend
ERISA
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
Pictures of poisonous and non poisonous snakes?
Snakes do not have poison, they have venom. Some venomous snakes are taipans, Gaboon vipers, Mangshan vipers, Eyelash crested vipers, and Sawscaled vipers. Those are the coolest in my opinion.
