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How do king cobras defend themselves from predators?

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Cobras do not represent a single lineage of snakes, but rather a group of different, yet related species and lineages. Naja, Ophiophagus and Aspidelaps are a few representative genera. In the wild, cobras are important food sources for predatory birds and large lizards. read more

To defend themselves from these threats, cobras use some tactics common to all snakes and some that are uniquely developed. Hiding and Crypsis The first predator avoidance strategy of most snakes is to simply avoid detection. read more

The king cobra defends itself by biting the predators with its venomous fangs. The mongoose, a predator on the cobra, is fast enough to avoid a bite, and will grab the snake by the neck. But cobras are not the main diet of the mongoose. read more

Other snakes do not attempt to flee, instead relying on bluffs and bites to protect themselves. Many venomous snakes, such as cobras and rattlesnakes, have bold behaviors that warn potential predators of their dangerous bite. read more

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