Spitting cobras have a unique adaptation. Whenever the snake is cornered by a predator such as a mongoose, a bird of prey, or any inquisitive large animal, it 'spits' venom from its fangs straight into the eyes of the predator with pin-point accuracy! The venom causes a burning sensation and even temporary blindness and forces the predator to retreat.
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Wednesday 15 September 2010
A Spitting Cobra's Nightmare!
Spitting cobras have a unique adaptation. Whenever the snake is cornered by a predator such as a mongoose, a bird of prey, or any inquisitive large animal, it 'spits' venom from its fangs straight into the eyes of the predator with pin-point accuracy! The venom causes a burning sensation and even temporary blindness and forces the predator to retreat.
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hahaha... this is brilliant!! LOVE the expression on the snake's face! :D I would go hug a cobra if it looked so bechara! :) CUTE!!
ReplyDeletehehe...thanks AJ. do let me know how u hugged it if and when you do...:P
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