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Statistics Indicate That Humankind Are More Familiar With The Cobra Snake Ancestry Than With Any Other Snake Group Or Subgroup In The Venomous Or Non-Venomous Reptile Categories
Statistics indicate that people are more familiar with the cobra snake family than with any other snake group or subgroup in the venomous or non-venomous serpent categories. Tropical lands and desert areas make the favorite 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 position they get when danger is near: a cobra snake, which has a regular 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 mixture in this snake group is the spitting cobra that, besides biting, will spray venom into the eyes of aggressors or prey. The eye contact with the venom toxins can cause not just pain but blindness too, therefore, if you accidentally get cobra snake venom in the eyes, washing with plenty of water could be the only way to stop permanent accident. 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 also falling prey to its venom.
The King cobra snake sets another record in terms of size: it can grow as long as seventeen feet, which makes it the the biggest poisonous snake in the world. The most recent finding of a cobra snake species was made in 2003, when a strange cobra snake 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 the genetic structure. It seems to come from an area between Sudan and Egypt, and it was given the name of Nubian spitting cobra.
Though highly fatal when it senses a threat, a cobra snake will keep away if you leave it in peace. In comparison with the launch speed of a rattlesnake, the cobra isn't too active when attacking, and many bites prove blank without envenomation. A study conducted on Malaysian cobra snake victims shows that only 55% of the wounds involved venom discharge too. Yet, the same research indicates a 10% risk of death for people bitten by a cobra snake, as the toxins released in the blood of the prey are affecting 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 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 love gardening it is possible to find the skins garden snakes moult, otherwise they are so camouflaged in living environment and keep their distance from humans 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 the risk of getting bitten is higher, and most often, professional assistance is necessary to capture and move them in wilderness.
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