The Cobra snakes live in Africa, Philippines and Southern Asia where the climate is tropical and hot. These snakes can be really dangerous but they don’t attack if they are not provoked. They can be recognized by their unique traits: the neck hoods….
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5. They Are Long
The Biggest Cobra is the King Cobra having about five meters in length. The smallest have a size of about 1 meter. The King’s skin is from brown to grey and black.
4. Their Hood
A common fact is the Cobra’s hood which is spread when attacking the same time with raising their heads. in this way they look very threatening. The hood is made from skin flaps attached to the head ribs. In this way its head is as biggest as a man’s head.
Frequently asked questions
You know, the craziest thing about cobras is their hoods! When they feel threatened, they spread those hoods wide open. It's like their way of saying 'back off!'
Oh, absolutely! The king cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world. It's like the big boss in the snake world!
People often think cobras are super dangerous because of their venom and those iconic hoods, but honestly, they're just trying to defend themselves.
Yep, they can! Cobras are pretty good swimmers. They can move through water almost as easily as they slither on land. Pretty impressive, right?
Well, a fun fact is that they have a distinct hiss that sounds like a dog growling! Imagine that, a snake growling like a dog!
3. They Are Venomous
The King Cobra’s venom can kill an elephant. The anti-dote when you are bitten by a Cobra is the venom itself. Creating an allergic reaction that raises immunity.
2. They Spit
Another dangerous fact on some Cobras is that they spray their venom from their fangs and they also bite. Their aiming is very good. This is a defense mechanism, they usually do the spitting right in the eyes of an enemy.
1. They Have a Festival
In India the Cobras are celebrating with a festival named Naga Panchami or The Serpent Festival. The snakes are brought to Hindu villages and where food is given to them. The Hindus go to temples and pray to the Cobras for receiving protection.
Only ten percent of people who were bitten by the Cobras die, meaning that other snakes have a much more dangerous venom. Anyway what would you do if you encounter one? The best thing is to ignore it and don’t make threatening moves.
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