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Egyptian Cobra, Naga haje

A cobra (pronunciation (help· info)) is a venomous snake of family Elapidae, of several genera, but particularly Naga. (Non-cobra elapidae include the taipans, brown snakes, tiger snakes, fierce snakes, coral snakes, mambas, and sea snakes.) Cobras generally inhabit tropical and desert regions of Asia and Africa. Image File history File links Mergefrom. ... The hood is the name in anatomy for the flap of skin behind the head of cobras, which can be used to make the snake appear bigger. ... Egyptian Cobra, from images of Africa, free use File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Egyptian Cobra, from images of Africa, free use File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1988 The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), commonly confused with the Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera), is a type of venomous snake native to North Africa and the Middle East. ... Look up cobra, COBRA in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Image File history File links Br-Cobra. ... Infraorders and Families Alethinophidia - Nopcsa, 1923 Acrochordidae- Bonaparte, 1831 Aniliidae - Stejneger, 1907 Anomochilidae - Cundall, Wallach & Rossman, 1993 Atractaspididae - Günther, 1858 Boidae - Gray, 1825 Bolyeriidae - Hoffstetter, 1946 Colubridae - Oppel, 1811 Cylindrophiidae - Fitzinger, 1843 Elapidae - F. Boie, 1827 Loxocemidae - Cope, 1861 Pythonidae - Fitzinger, 1826 Tropidophiidae - Brongersma, 1951 Uropeltidae - Müller, 1832... The hierarchy of scientific classification In biological classification, family (Latin: familia, plural familiae) is a rank, or a taxon in that rank. ... The Elapidae, or elapids, are a family of highly venomous snakes found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. ... For other uses, see Genus (disambiguation). ... The word Naga can refer to several different things. ... This article is about the Australian snake. ... Pseudonaja is a genus of venomous elapid snakes known commonly as brown snakes. ... Notechis is a genus of highly venomous elapid snakes found in Australia. ... Binomial name Oxyuranus microlepidotus Range of Fierce Snake (in red) The Fierce Snake, also known as the Small Scaled Snake and Inland Taipan is a highly venomous snake that lives in Australia, notorious for having the most potent venom of any species of snake in the world. ... Species Over 65, see article. ... Species - Eastern green mamba - Jamesons mamba - Black mamba - Western green mamba For other uses, see Mamba (disambiguation). ... Sea snakes of several different species belong to a group related to the cobras but aquatic rather than land dwelling. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ...

Types of cobra

The most common cobra is the Indian cobra or Spectacled cobra Naja naja, native to the Indian subcontinent and associated with snake charming there. The Black cobra, found in Pakistan and North India, is generally considered to be a sub-species.^{[citation needed]} Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The Indian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja), also known as an Asian Cobra, is a species of venomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent. ... Map of South Asia (see note) This article deals with the geophysical region in Asia. ... Snake charmer in Jaipur (India) in 2007 Snake charmer in New Delhi (India) in 2006 Snake charming is the practice of apparently hypnotising a snake by simply playing an instrument. ... Dark green region marks the approximate extent of northern India while the regions marked as light green lies within the sphere of north Indian influence. ...

The second most common cobra species is the Monocled cobra, Naja kaouthia, widespread in Asia. Binomial name Naja kaouthia Lesson, 1831 Monocled Cobra Naja kaouthia is a species of snake. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ...

Coiled Cobra with hood dormant

In addition to a deadly bite, the Spitting cobra can incapacitate larger would-be predators by delivering venom to their eyes. While extremely irritating, it rarely causes lasting damage if washed out promptly Image File history File links Size of this preview: 794 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1233 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 794 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1233 pixel, file size: 1. ... Juvenile Red Spitting Cobra, Naja pallida Red Spitting Cobra Spitting cobra refers to any one of several species of cobras that have the ability to spit or eject venom from their mouth when defending themselves against predators. ...

The King cobra is ophiophagous; it feeds almost entirely on other snakes, even venomous ones, although it sometimes preys on small rodents and birds. It will only attack humans if provoked or in other extreme circumstances that threaten its survival.If not treated, a king cobra's bite can kill a person in just half an hour. King Cobras may reach up to 5.2m (17.1ft) in length, making them the largest venomous snakes in the world. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ophiophagy (snake eating) is a specialized form of feeding or alimentary behavior of animals which hunt and eat snakes. ... Suborders Sciuromorpha Castorimorpha Myomorpha Anomaluromorpha Hystricomorpha Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents. ... For other uses, see Bird (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

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Cobra venom

As with all elapids, the venom of cobras is highly neurotoxic and dangerous. Therefore, any cobra bite must be regarded as life-threatening and professional medical assistance should be immediately sought. Early symptoms of a bite include ptosis, diplopia , dysphagia, and dizziness, followed by progressive respiratory muscle weakness, ultimately requiring endotracheal intubation. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The term neurotoxic is used to describe a substance, condition or state that damages the nervous system and / or brain, usually by killing neurons. ... In ophthalmology, ptosis is an abnormally low position (drooping) of the upper eyelid which may grow more or less severe during the day. ... Diplopia, commonly known as double vision, is the perception of two images from a single object. ... Dysphagia () is a medical term defined as difficulty swallowing. ... Intubation being practiced on a dummy (conventional technique using a laryngoscope) In medicine, intubation is the placement of a tube into an external or internal orifice of the body. ...

Standard treatment involves the use of antivenom. Additionally, it is possible to support bite victims via mechanical ventilation, using equipment of the type generally available at hospitals. Such support should be provided until the venom is metabolised and the victim can breathe unaided. If death occurs it takes place approximately 6 to 12 hours after the cobra bite. Cause of death is respiratory failure ie suffocation caused by complete paralysis of the diaphragm. Antivenom (or antivenin, or antivenene) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings. ... mechanical or forced ventilation is the use of powered equipment, e. ... Respiratory failure is a medical term for inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system. ... Suffocation can mean two things: Suffocation, or Asphyxia, is a medical condition where the body is depraved of oxygen. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other types of diaphragm, see Diaphragm. ...

Rhythm

Cobra being charmed

Indian snake charmers play a harmless trick on spectators. A cobra rises from its basket and sways in time with the music, apparently hypnotized. In fact, as far as the snake is concerned, the music is irrelevant - the cobra can't hear a thing. What prompts it to perform is the snake charmer's clever manipulation of the cobra's natural tendencies. When suddenly thrust into the open air from the darkness of the basket, the snake rises up and spreads its hood, its normal reaction to a threat. It sees the swaying pipe and mistakes it for another snake. That error, together with the charmer's movements in time with the music, holds the snake's attention. As the charmer moves the pipe, so the cobra bobs its head. That is the only way for the snake to follow the pipe's movements, because it cannot swivel its eyes. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (768 × 1024 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (768 × 1024 pixel, file size: 1. ... Snake charmer in Jaipur (India) in 2007 Snake charming is the practice of apparently hypnotising a snake by simply playing an instrument. ... Professor Charcot was well-known for showing, during his lessons at the Salpêtrière hospital, hysterical woman patients – here, his favorite patient, Blanche (Marie) Wittman, supported by Joseph Babiński. ...

Trivia

• The archaic term asp was used to describe many venomous snakes and the asp said to have been used by Cleopatra VII to commit suicide may have been an Egyptian cobra.
• In Vietnam, cobras are bottled in rice wine to produce snake wine, which is believed to possess medicinal properties.
• The fictional character Homer Simpson suffers from Night terrors where he's being attacked by Cobras.

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External links

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• Integrated Taxonomic Information System Report - Serpentes
• The Asiatic Cobra Systematics Page
• Richard Mastenbroek's Elapid Pages, captive care information