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  1. Types of Cobra Venom and Their Effects on Prey

    Jul 17, 2025 · Primarily, cobra venoms are neurotoxic, which means they disrupt the nervous system of their prey. However, some cobras also produce cytotoxic or cardiotoxic components …

  2. Cobra | Venomous Snake Species & Characteristics | Britannica

    Cobra venom generally contains neurotoxins active against the nervous system of prey—primarily small vertebrates and other snakes. Bites, particularly from larger species, can be fatal …

  3. Spitting cobra - Wikipedia

    Even though the spitting cobra has the ability to spray venom at potential threats, spitting is not the way they kill their prey. Just like most snakes in the Elapid clade, spitting cobras inject their …

  4. king cobra - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers

    To kill its prey, a cobra injects venom with its fangs. Cobras are lightning fast when they strike, and they may strike several times until the venom has done its job.

  5. Cobra - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    They kill their prey by injecting venom through their fangs. The venom is a neurotoxin that stops the victim's breathing and heartbeat. A cobra only attacks a human if it feels threatened. As …

  6. KING COBRAS: CHARACTERISTICS, BEHAVIOR, VENOM, HUMANS

    King cobras do not spit venom, instead they rely on their size, cunning and deadly venom for protection from predators. When they strike they often do so downward.

  7. Snake venom | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Snake venom is a highly toxic saliva produced by certain snake species, primarily used to subdue prey and aid in digestion. Venomous snakes possess specialized glands that deliver venom …

  8. Are Cobras Poisonous? The Truth About Their Venom

    Aug 22, 2025 · Cobra venom is a complex mixture of proteins and enzymes that primarily targets the nervous system, leading to severe physiological effects. This type of toxin, known as a …

  9. Decoding Snake Venoms - Wildlife SOS

    Aug 21, 2025 · The first anti-venom was developed by Alberte Calmette against the Indian Cobra. Anti-venom is primarily divided into two types, namely, monovalent which is effective against a …

  10. Effects of Cobra Venom - University of Michigan

    Some cobras can spit their venom into a victim's eyes, causing extreme pain and blindness. However, the most common and well known method of venom delivery is injection into a …