Do all cobras spit venom?

Not all cobras can spit. Those that can have a specially modified fang with a small hole in it. "When the snake contracts its venom gland, it squeezes a small amount out at high pressure. The venom hits the floor of the fang hole, bounces upward and out," Altimari said. Why spit instead of bite? read more

While spitting typically is their primary form of defense, all spitting cobras also can deliver venom by biting. Most spitting cobras' venoms are significantly cytotoxic, apart from the neurotoxic and cardiotoxic effects typical of other cobra species. read more

No. Spitting cobras are a specific subset of species in the cobra family. Spitting cobras are commonly found in Thailand, Cambodia, South Africa, Kenya and the like. They are not found in the Indian subcontinent. Spitting cobras have grooved channels in their fangs which provide the necessary projectile path for spitting venom. read more

Not all cobras can spit. Those that can have a specially modified fang with a small hole in it."When the snake contracts its venom gland, it squeezes a small amount out at high pressure. read more