Cobra

A cobra is a venomous snake in the family Elapidae, which also includes mambas and coral snakes. It is known for its ability to raise the front part of its body and flatten its neck ribs to form a flattened hood. 🐍

Cobras have a long, slender body with a smooth, shiny skin. They have a narrow head with a pair of fangs at the front of their mouth, through which they can inject venom. Their most distinctive feature is their ability to expand the skin around their neck into a flattened "hood" when threatened.

Cobras are found in a wide variety of habitats in Africa and Asia, including forests, deserts, and grasslands. They are carnivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of animals, including rodents, birds, and other snakes.

Cobras are generally solitary and are most active at night. When threatened, a cobra will raise its body and expand its hood to appear larger and more intimidating. Many species of cobra are capable of spitting venom at their attacker, which can cause blindness if it gets in the eyes.