spitting cobra snake group Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/spitting-cobra-group Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/spitting-cobra-group Written by Sanat Pai Raikar Sanat Pai Raikar is a quizmaster and writer based out of Bangalore, India. His first quiz book, Three's A Quiz, was written from memory. Sanat has cofounded Quizarre, which provides quiz, crossword,... Sanat Pai Raikar Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 24, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents spitting cobra, one of several species of cobras that, when threatened, can shoot or eject venom directly from their fangs. Spitting cobras typically spray venom in self-defense. All spitting cobras belong to the Elapidae family, but not all spitting cobras belong to the Naja genus (true cobras) within this family. The ringhals (also rinkhals) of the monotypic genus Hemachatus is also referred to as a spitting cobra. Spitting cobras are found in Asia and Africa. Spitting cobras, like other snakes, can also deliver venom to their prey through biting. Their prey includes small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, eggs, and birds. They ...(100 of 859 words)

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