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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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King cobras live in Asia, Africa, and Australia.
== == Any kind of snake lives in holes that they take because they cant make holes themselves. They burrow because the cold soil protects them against the elements and other predators.
In Asia but mostly in the southeast.
They live in trees and big bushes. It also depends on what kind of cobra, spitting, king, something else... but Africa or some place close to there.
mostly every where except islands like, Ireland, and New Zeland
Asia but mostly in the southeast
south africa
They typically live in Africa, Australia and Southern Asia
Countries with Cobras:
Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Republic of the Sudan, Tanzania, Somalia, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa
Chad, Niger, Republic of the Sudan, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt,Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines .
The different species of cobra live in habitats ranging from tropical rain forests and swamps to savannas and deserts. Because many cobra species prey on small rodents, the snakes may hunt or live in areas around human settlements or in fields where crops grow-both places where rodents thrive.
Fangs that are able to injects a large amount of venom into you system. The Cobra's venom is largely neurotoxic, i e attacking the victim's central nervous system, quickly causing severe pain, blurred vision, vertigo, drowsiness, and paralysis. Within two minutes, cardiovascular collapse occurs, leading to coma then Death due to respiratory failure
Value of my .357 colt king cobra revolver?
The Colt King Cobra .357 is no longer in production. A King Cobra in excellent conditon could be worth as much as $1,500 depending on availibility in any given area.
It depends on the kind of snake.
For a cobra a muscle surrounds their venom glands so that when the snake bites, the muscle presses on the glands which forces the venom down the fang and out the tip.
I'd assume it's similar for all snakes.
Is there any animal that won't die from the king cobra bite?
well i think maybe the elephant?im not sur, lol but the mongoose does hunt the cobra....im not the best in animalology
What type of symmetry does a king cobra have?
Yes, they do. They are made up almost completely of a ribcage. Their head, however, is the only part that isn't in that structure. So, recap. They have their head and then their entire remaining skeleton is ribcage. Hope I could be of help.
What countries in Europe have cobras?
None,that I am aware of,however,as Morocco has them,and Spain is a short distance away(just a few miles across the strait of gibralter),I have often wondered why no cobras have swam accross to southern Spain. Amazing if they haven't,especially since they are occasionally seen swimming in the mediterranean sea. For that matter,I am surprised they haven't found their way to Italy or Greece. Maybe someone else could provide some insight into this mystery.
The only predators are the mongoose and man.
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.
How does the king cobra digest its food?
Their teeth aren't really suited to slicing (it would be kind of like trying to cut your meat by stabbing it with a fork), and they have problems using knives, so it's basically either that or starve to death.
What is a common name for cobra?
King Cobra (Ophiophagus hanna), the Latin word Ophiophagus means"Snake-eater".
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.
How does king cobra look like?
It depends, because there are many different kinds of cobras. However, they all have hoods on their heads, which spread when provoked. Like all other snakes, cobras have scales and they're cold blooded. They are also very venomous.
What would win between a King Cobra or a anaconda?
according to statistics, even though a tiger is larger, a boa constrictor is stronger. This has not been tested so a Bengal tiger could also win. Both Boa Constrictors and tigers are top of the food chain so it is extremely rare you would ever see these two specious fighting each other.
How much do king cobras weigh?
about 20-50 pounds
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.)
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 a king cobra?
2001-45% 2002-40% 2003-33% 2004-30% 2005-25% 2006-15% 2007-15% 2008-5% *
no a king cobra can not see they only determine their direction and locate their prey with the help of a special organ in their body called jacobson organ
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.).
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, 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 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 happens if you get sprayed by a spitting cobra?
Spitting Cobra venom is extremely toxic. Certainly if it were to enter the eye it blinds. If it is ingested then it would be extremely serious,
Why do king cobras spit poison?
no way.. king cobra are the largest venomous snakes, they are specalised in preying on other snakes and are immune to the other snakes' venom.
In addition to that all snakes have a transparent cover on their eyes so the spitter's venom wont blind the king cobra.
in a battle b/w a king cobra and and the spitting cobra, king cobra will easily kill and devour the spitter...
Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands.
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.
What role does the King Cobra play in the food chain?
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 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.
Where can one get cobra radar detectors?
Cobra radar detectors can be found in most major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy, or Home depot. If you prefer to shop online in addition to retailers, you can find similar products on eBay or Amazon, or online stores such as Newegg or Tiger Direct.
How many eggs does a king cobra lay in a day?
about 50 to 75 eggs per clutch depending on how many wesley kuhn's they ate!!
