| King Cobra | Information
The
King Cobra has a hood that becomes flared when it is
disturbed or angry. Its hood sticks out due to the extension
of the ribs behind the cobras' head. Cobras are often
found in the Philippines, south Asia and Africa. It
is the world's longest poisonous snake and can grow
to just over 18 feet. This snake is responsible for
thousands of deaths annually in India alone. It can
also spit it's venom out at a distance of about 8 feet.
If the venom gets into your eyes it will cause temporary
blindness and if it is not treated it may cause permanent
blindness. The king cobra can control how and when it
will release venom when it becomes an adult depending
on it's percieved threat. If you are bitten by a cobra
you need to get serum to counteract the effects of the
snake bite. It you don't you will die as the venom will
destroy your nervous system. The Cobra's venom is also
used by the snake to help it aid in digesting it's prey.
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