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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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How do snakes eat their food like a big prey?

Snakes can consume a meal that is larger than their mouths because their jaws are loosely jointed, and their upper and lower jaws can move independently. Then after the snake will move its head back and forth to come to prey into its stomach.

Where does the King Cobra live?

Across south and south east Asia in countries like India, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka etc.

Do Indian Cobra really drink milk - myth or fact?

Snakes do not drink milk, neither can they digest it properly. They are reptiles and have no association with milk, only mammals who have mammary glands can produce milk and thus, a liking for milk in non mammals is unlikely, but if severely dehydrated, a snake might drink any liquid available.

Where are cobras from?

King Cobras are found in the Philippines, Southern Asia and Northern Africa. There are other species of cobras that are found in New Guinea and Australia.

What is the deadlist animal in the world?

Based on the LD50 figure - Belcher's Sea snake is considered to be the most venomous. The LD50 figure - is the amount of venom needed to give a lethal dose to 50 adult mice.