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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 does it mean if a snake changes skin in your dream?
For countless ages, a snake shedding its skin has been a symbol of new life. While it is difficult to interpret an entire dream from a single symbol, this dream has something to do with renewal and starting afresh.
Black Mamba Venom is the most rapid-acting venom of any snake species. It contains highly potent neurotoxins. It also contains cardiotoxins. Even a 10 to 15mg quantity of venom can be deadly to a human adult. It delivers an average of around 100 to 120 mg of venom and depending on the quantity of venom injected, it can potentially kill a human in less than 20 minutes. If bitten, neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular symptons begin within 15 mins or less. Symptions include dizziness, drowsiness, coughing and difficulty to breath. The fatality rate depends on various factors, such as the health, size, age, psychological state of the victim, the penetration of one or both fangs from the snake, amount of venom injected, location of the bite, and proximity to major blood vessels
The king cobra is America's longest, most venomous snake. They are a known symbol for snake charmers. They take shelter in snake burrows and mounds.
Yes they do. They especially drink a lot of water during shedding time to help separate the old skin from the new layer underneath. This happens about 4-6 times a year for an adult king cobra.
What is the stages of a king cobra life cycle?
As with all creatures, it's born, it grows up, it dies.... that is, unless it's eaten before it grows up. Then it just dies.
What are some different types of cobras?
The most common cobra is the Spectacled cobra Naja naja, native to the Indian subcontinent and associated with snake charming there. The Black cobra, found in Pakistan and North India , is generally considered to be a sub-species
The second most common cobra species is the Monocled cobra, Naja kaouthia, widespread in Asia.
In addition to a deadly bite, the spitting cobra can incapacitate larger would-be predators by spraying venom into their eyes . This is extremely painful and can cause permanent blindness, but if washed out promptly rarely causes permanent damage.
The king cobra is ophiophagus i.e. it feeds almost entirely on other snakes, even venomous ones, although it sometimes preys on small rodents and birds. It will only attack humans if provoked or in other extreme circumstances that threaten its survival. If not treated, a king cobra's bite can kill a person in just half an hour. King cobras may reach up to 5.2m (17.1ft) in length, making them the largest venemous snakes in the world .
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What is the average speed of a cobra?
A spitting cobra's reaction time is at an average of 208 milliseconds. These cobras are able to anticipate the victim's movements and sprays a stream of poison.
Is the king cobras the most dangerous?
The most venomous snake on earth is the Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis Belcheri) or the Faint Banded Sea Snake, some consider the Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) an/or the Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) to be the most toxic, however, with recent and more accurate studies 2010 prove the Belcheri has a 100 times more toxic venom then the two above or any other snake on earth.
It has a paddle-like tail, breathes air and can hold it's breath up to 8 hours, a few milligrams of venom can kill over a thousand people.
It's habitat is a wide range in the South Pacific.
Excluding the Belcher's Sea Snake the next most venomous snakes on earth according to their venom rating are:
2- Inland Tiapan (Oxyuranus Microlepidotus).
3- Common Indian Krait (Bungarus Caeruleus).
4- Philippine Cobra (Naja Philippinensis).
5- King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hanna).
6- Russell's Viper (Vipera Russellii).
7- Black Mamba (Dendroaspis Polylepis).
8- Yellow Jawed Tommygoff (Bothrops Asper).
9- Multibanded krait (Bungarus Multicinctus).
10- Tigar Snake (Notechis Scutatus).
11- Jararacussu (Bothrops Jararacussu).
Around 5 - 6 kgs
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The king cobra can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m) weighing over 40lbs. (18.1436kgs).
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) 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.
Is a spitting cobra prey or a predator?
Generally a Cobra is a predator.
However, they are preyed on by rare specialist predators like Mongoose and Alpha predators like Honey Badgers.
What are the physical adaptations of a spitting cobra?
Normally, any spitting cobra will be able to blind you by spitting their saliva in your eyes.
Absolutely, totally, completely! Never try to out "run" a Cobra! Trust me, not good!
How does a king cobra kill its prey?
The king cobra tracks by site and smell then kills the 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.
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 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 king cobra habitat in the winter?
The King cobra doesn't go anywhere because in the rain forest it lives in it rains 75% of the time and nearly has 2 seasons. Fall and summer
What so special about king cobra?
The King Cobra's venom can kill a person in less then 2 hours if not treated. Therefore the King Cobra is special for it strong venom. I hope this helps! :) Or maybe try a more advanced reptile website, it might have more info.
Can a king snake kill a cobra?
Yes. A King Cobra bite can kill a person in just a few minutes. Lucky for us it tends to avoid human confrontation as much as possible.
Yeah king cobra help humans. Because king cobra venom is very helpful to cure different deceases of humans.
How much poison does a cobra have?
Highly toxic. It's normal purpose is to be injected via the fangs into prey animals such as rodents. In defence, the venom is aimed at the eyes of potential attackers to enable the snake to escape.
Why does the cobra hood spread?
Cobras have the hood to intimidate possible threats. They only have a limited amount of venom at any certain point. Therefore they try to scare away threats before trying to bite or spit venom. This way they can conserve their venom and keep themselves out of harms way.
so they can be bigger
Can a gorilla kill a king cobra?
No. A king cobra has venom that it sprays into it's opponent's eyes at quite a distance, and can do so without the gorilla even being able to touch it. This venom will permanently blind a gorilla, and a single bite will kill it. A gorilla does not have such a weapon, only speed and strength. A blind gorilla is a gorilla that won't have a chance in a battle between it and a king cobra!
How much venom does an adult king cobra inject in one bite?
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