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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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What are the chances of meeting a cobra in India?
Cobras are found in large numbers in India, they are also worshipped by the hindus.
How is the antidote for a cobra bite developed?
If the snake is non-venomous, then no special treatment is needed beyond what you would do for any puncture wound. Snakes do not have dirty teeth and there is very little danger of infection from a snake bite. Most of the germs a snake would have do not affect humans at all. It is possible to get Salmonella from handling snakes, but this is from contact with waste and not their fangs.
If the snake is venomous then an antivenin needs to be administered. Each different species of venomous snake has a different venom and for every different venom there is a special antivenin. It is very, very important to get a good look at the snake so that it can be described to doctors or herpetologists so that the correct antivenin can be administered.
Is the king cobra the only kind of snake that lays eggs in a nest?
The king cobra is the only species of snake that builds a nest on the forest floor, out of debris. Other species may dig 'nests' in the ground (short burrows to deposit their eggs in), or lay their eggs in abandoned rodent burrows, inside termite mounds, or under debris.
King cobras defend their nests, which is also unique among snakes. (Some other species of snakes will guard their eggs, but do not guard the area around them).
Where could one purchase a Cobra Commander costume?
Cobra Commander costumes are probably easiest to find around Halloween. Check out costume stores or party stores. One could also look on a site such as Amazon or eBay.
What do cobras do when they feel threatened?
They spread their hood and stand to as tall as they possibly can to intimidate their opponent. In case they still feel threatened, they may opt to hiss and attack their opponent with a lethal bite
Egyptian cobras have a varied diet. The snakes eat small animals such as rabbits, eggs, birds, frogs, and also other snakes.
A cobra is a neat snake and is actually one of the most venomous of all snakes. The cobra is found in India and in the southern portions of Africa. Neatness is not normally associated with snakes.
How many diseases can be caused by a poisonous snake?
Poinosous snakes don't cause diseases. They cause symptoms before killing you wich are Diarrhea, Convulsion of varying severity, Blurred vision, weakness, dizziness and fainting.
How many humans do king cobras kill in a year?
King cobra's genus name, Ophiophagus, literally means "snake-eater", and its diet consists primarily of other snakes, including rat snakes, sizeable Pythonidaeand even other venomous snakes (including kraits, cobras and smaller members of its own species). When food is scarce, they may also feed on other small vertebrates, such as Lizards, birds, and rodents. In some cases, the cobra may "constrict" its prey, such as birds and larger rodents, using its muscular body, though this is uncommon. After a large meal, the snake may live for many months without another one because of its slowMetabolism.
So the KING COBRA may eat atleast 4-5 times per year!
How long it will take to die when a king cobra bite?
Well I would not say long but a good time, It depends on the size. The king cobras venom is strong enough to kill 20 people. So if it bites one thing, or person, it is killing it, or the person, 20x faster and painfuller.
How do you exterminate a king cobra?
The only way to kill a king cobra is to cut it's head off or step on it
When does king cobra strike the most?
King Cobras strike mostly when they feel intimidated or scared they will even strike if you get to close to them.
How can snake venom cure cancer?
There is currently no proven cure for cancer. There are several treatments available, but snake venom is not a medically accepted treatment for cancer.
How is king cobra's poison made?
The king cobra's venom is composed of proteins and polypeptides. They are extremely neurotoxic and can kill a full grown man within minutes and even a full grown elephant within 3 hours if injected with a sizable quantity of venom.
The king cobras venom attacks the central nervous system and quickly induces severe pain, blurred vision, drowsiness and paralysis. In around two minutes, the victim (If Human) would have cardio vascular collapse and go into a Coma. Death soon follows due to respiratory failure.
Does king cobras have a natural defense?
Yes they do
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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.
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 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. 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 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.
Cobras are snakes, which are reptiles. All reptiles have scales, so, king cobras have dry, scaly skin.
What are the king cobras predators?
King cobra's predators are mongoose and eagle, bu their #1 predator is humans. Mongoose are resistant to king cobra venom.
