Statistics Indicate That Man Are More Familiar With The Cobra Snake Generations Than With Any Other Species Or Subspecies In The Poisonous Or Non-Poisonous Reptile Categories

Studies reveal that people are more familiar with the cobra snake family than with any other species or subspecies in the poisonous or non-poisonous serpent categories. Tropical lands and desert areas make the ideal habitat for the cobra snake, which explains why this snake is regularly found in the arid lands of Asia and Africa. The element to have rendered them so famous is the threatening body position they assume when danger is near: a cobra snake, which has a perfectly symmetrical head when in a tolerant mood, will flatten the head and rear it up in a menacing way when it considers itself in danger. Another thing the cobra snake remains famous for is the snake charming tricks performed by Indian serpent breeders.

A more special variety in this snake group is the spitting cobra that, besides biting, will spray venom into the eyes of aggressors or prey. The contact with the eyes can cause not just pain but blindness too, therefore, in case your eyes get disclosed to cobra snake venom, wash them out promptly so as to avoid permanent damage to the tissues. The King cobra snake also stands apart in this large serpent family by the fact that it feeds almost completely on other snakes, with mice and small birds accidentally turning into a meal.

The King cobra snake sets another legend in terms of size: it can grow as long as seventeen feet, which makes it the largest venomous snake on the globe. The most recent discovery of a cobra snake species was made in 2003, when a specimen was identified at a London Zoo as part of an illegal transport of exotic pets. DNA studies revealed that this new species resembles the red spitting cobra snake but shows major differences in terms of genes. It apparently originates from the region between Sudan and Egypt, and it was given the name of Nubian spitting cobra.

Though highly dangerous when it senses a threat, a cobra snake will keep away if you let it be. If compared to the strike of a rattlesnake, the cobra isn't too active when attacking, and many bites prove blank without envenomation. Research conducted on Malaysian cobra snake victims indicates that only 55% of the wounds had venom discharge too. Yet, the same study indicates a mortality rate of 10% for people bitten by a cobra snake, as the toxins sent in the blood of the prey are devastating the nerves and causing respiratory deficiencies within thirty minutes from the occurrence of the bite.

Finding hiding places is part of snakes' nature, they are pretty independent creatures that do not pose any risk unless they feel threatened. For example, many people have heard of garden snakes but they have actually never seen any. If you love gardening it is possible to discover the skins they leave behind, otherwise they are so camouflaged in the background and avoid human proximity that encounters are very sporadic. 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 you have poisonous garden snakes, then you are in trouble, and most often, professional assistance is necessary to capture and relocate them in a wild habitat.