Statistics Indicate That Humankind Are More Familiar With The Cobra Snake Group Than With Any Other Species Or Subspecies In The Poisonous Or Non-Poisonous Serpent Categories
Statistics indicate that people are more familiar with the cobra snake family than with any other snake group or subgroup in the poisonous or non-poisonous serpent categories. Tropical lands and desert areas make the beloved habitat for the cobra snake, which explains why this snake is widely spread in the arid lands of Asia and Africa. The element to have rendered them so popular is the threatening body posture they assume when danger is near: a cobra snake, which has a regular symmetrical head when in a tolerant mood, will flatten the head and push it towards the back in a menacing way when seeing a possible attack coming. Another thing the cobra snake remains famous for is the snake charming tricks performed by Indian serpent breeders.
The spitting cobra snake is one of the most peculiar variation as it not only has a deadly bite but it also sprays venom in the eyes of prey and aggressors alike. The contact with the eyes can be very painful and even blinding, therefore, if you accidentally get cobra snake venom in the eyes, washing with plenty of water could be the only way to stop permanent damage. The King cobra snake also distinguishes itself in this large serpent family by its feeding specificity, since it eats almost only other snakes, with mice and small birds accidentally turning into a meal.
The incredible size is one other record the King cobra snake sets: it can grow as long as seventeen feet, which makes it the largest venomous snake on the globe. The most recent finding of a cobra snake species was made in 2003, when a specimen was identified at a London Zoo as belonging to an illegal shipment of exotic pets. DNA studies revealed that this new species resembles the red spitting cobra snake but shows major differences in the genetic structure. It seems to come from the region between Sudan and Egypt, which is why scientists gave it the old name of this geographicposition, Nubian spitting cobra.
Although the risk of getting bitten is high in the presence of a venomous specimen, a cobra snake will not attack if you let it be. In comparison with the launch speed of a rattlesnake, the cobra isn't too active when attacking, and many bites fail to touch the prey or do not result in envenomation. A study conducted on Malaysian cobra snake victims shows that only 55% of the wounds involved venom discharge too. Yet, the same study indicates a 10% risk of death for people bitten by a cobra snake, since the toxins eliminated in the blood of the prey are affecting the nerves and inducing respiratory failure half an hour after being bitten.
Snakes like hiding places, they are pretty independent creatures that do not harm anyone unless they feel threatened. For example, many house owners know there could be snakes in their gardens, but haven't seen any. If you take gardening as a hobby it is possible to find the skins they leave behind, otherwise they are so camouflaged in the background and keep their distance from humans that chances to see them are pretty rare. Dull colors like tans, khaki yellow or green are the basic colors of garden snakes, both humans and large animals like pets will scare them. The only problem is when the garden snakes are venomous, then the risk of getting bitten is higher, and most often, professional assistance is required to capture and move them in a wild habitat.
