Indian Cobra

Indian Cobra

Animal Planet: Rainforest Animals

Series 1

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Indian Cobras are very poisonous. Their bite can kill animals much larger than they are. They can reach as long as 6 to 8 feet and are often featured in street shows of "snake charmers" who claim to be able to "tame" these snakes.

Class: Reptile
Origin: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and southern Nepal
Size: 3.3 to 4.9 ft
Weight: less than 20 lbs
Diet: prey on mice, rats, poultry, frogs and snakes.
Lifespan: 20 years
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Fun Facts About The Indian Cobra...

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The Indian cobra is mostly active during the evening and early morning.

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The venom of the Indian cobra is highly toxic.

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The Indian Cobra has the ability to spit venom over 6 feet (2 meters) away

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Snake Charmers are able to dance with the Indian Cobra because it is deaf to the sound of the flute and will follow the visual motion of the flute itself and feel vibrations in the ground.