Cobras are a highly venomous snake native to Asia and Africa. They are commonly recognized by their hoods which flare out when angry. The King Cobra is the largest of the cobra family and the largest venomous snake in the world.
Cobra Venom
Cobras can either inject venom by biting or they can spit venom. A cobra's venom is extremely neurotoxic, which means it attacks the nervous system. King Cobras have the the strongest venom of all cobras.eMedicine: Cobra Bites
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King Cobra is the largest of all cobras
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Cobras are not poisonous, they are venomousCobras.org: Cobra Facts
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Only snake that spits its venomCobras.org: Cobra Facts
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Baby cobras have full strength venomCobras.org: Cobra Facts
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The hood is created by extending the ribs behind the headCobras.org: CobraFacts
