Indian Cobra
FamilyElapidae
Venom TypeVenomous
Max Length2 m
RangeIndian Subcontinent
HabitatVaried
DietRodents, frogs, snakes
Danger LevelExtreme
About the Indian Cobra
The snake most associated with snake charming (now banned in India). Their hood marking resembles spectacles, earning them the name spectacled cobra. Sacred in Hinduism — Shiva wears one around his neck. Responsible for thousands of deaths annually in India. They can accurately spit venom at the eyes from 2 meters. Featured on the Indian snake charmer flute for centuries.
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