Sunday, November 29, 2009

Red Spitting Cobra


Range: Africa

Habitat: Grasslands, rocky outcroppings known as kopje

Natural Diet: Small mammals, lizards & snakes

Diet at Rain Forest: Pre-killed rodents

Size: 3-5 feet , thin bodied Cobra

RainForest Facts: A small cobra, the Red Spitting Cobra rarely reaches four feet in length and is known for having a thin build. It is possible this thin build allows the snake access to small cracks and crevices in the rocks of it's native habitat.

One of the Spitting Cobras, the Red Spitting Cobra can project and aim the venom up to 6 feet. The Venom is generally aimed at a predators eyes. The keepers at RainForest Adventures use welders masks to ensure our cobras due not cause any injury to our keepers. The venom causes intense pain and if not immediately washed from the eyes can cause permanent tissue damage that may lead to loss of sight.

Status in Wild: Vulnerable, small natural range.

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