Spitting cobra venom is cytoxic, meaning destructive to tissue cells, while other cobra venoms are neurotoxic (harmful to nerves) or cardiotoxic (harmful to the muscles and electrical impulses ...

1. A venomous powerhouse Owing to its diminutive size, the Mozambique spitting cobra's venom is highly potent and deadly. It is a combination of cytotoxins, which bring about extensive tissue ...

But the herpetologists (reptile and amphibian experts) and scientists face an extra challenge when it comes to collecting spitting cobra venom. These snakes are a double threat. Not only can they ...

King cobra and spitting cobra are highly venomous snakes with different venom delivery methods and behaviors. King cobra, the longest venomous snake, uses powerful bites to kill prey, while ...

Venom can be used defensively. But it has a broader range of roles depending on the animal using it. Some harness it as a tool for hunting, whereas others use it in parasitism or in competition with ...

Some species, like the spitting cobra, can eject venom accurately at enemies' eyes to cause temporary blindness. Also, for the unversed, the King Cobra is the longest venomous snake, reaching up ...