Dangerous Cobras?

Question

Are all Cobras dangerousif you know of any that are not please list them?
A site would be nice..

Answer 1

nearly all members of the cobra family are venomous, and extremely deadly. there is an extremely cruel and ill advised process where the venom glands are removed- producing venom less animals. this is both detrimental to the snakes health and well being. snakes use their venom as not only a way to kill their prey- but it begins digesting and breaking down the tissue. so called venomoid snakes are basically the equivalent of chronic depression in humans- many die within the year after the surgery. it is an trimly cruel thing to do and if you plan on keeping one of these beautiful animals anyone should be prepared and take the responsibility of owning one of these beautiful animals- its not if you get bit- but when.

Answer 2

Yes, all Cobras are dangerous/venomous. Naja is the dominate genus in the Cobra family, however there are other genera of Cobras. All Cobras are elapids, or fixed front fanged venomous snakes (vipers have hinged fangs), and elapids represent about 4-5% of all of the snakes on the planet. Some elapids are extremely dangerous, accounting for many deaths. Some are not so dangerous, usually those elapids which are very small in size.

In regards to the False Water Cobra, it is not a Cobra at all. It is what is known as a colubrid. Most colubrids are "harmless", however new research suggests the saliva of many colubrids can be irritating to humans, and in some case dangerous. Also there is a group of colubrids (to which the False Water Cobra belongs) which have enlarged rear teeth (fangs) which are attached to venom glands. Most of these snakes are generally considered fairly harmless to people, some have however been responsible for fatalities such as the Boomslang, Twig Snake, and Rhabdophis (sorry common name escapes me).

Some here seem very concerned that you may be looking to obtain a Cobra as a "pet". They should be! I've kept two species of Cobra in the past and believe me they are not for beginners! Before I ever got the opportunity to keep venomous species (including, and mostly, vipers) I'd worked with literally hundreds of non venomous specimens. Only after I was able to show my skills was I able to go to work in a reptile display. Anyway, I've taken care of a few hundred venomous snakes (and lizards), and must say that Cobras made me very nervous when working with them. They are very alert animals, and are highly defensive. The slightest lapse in concentration could have potentially fatal results.

I'm assuming that you may be looking into keeping snakes, with that here is my advice. If you are a beginner, look at Rat Snakes from North America (eg. Corn Snake, Fox Snake, etc.), King Snakes (genus Lampropeltis) generally make excellent pets especially if they are captive hatched. Also some of the smaller Pythons and Boas are fairly easy to deal with, eg., Ball Pythons, Sand Boas, and/or Rosy Boas. All are easily found for sale as captive hatched/born.

If you have a moderate amount of experience try keeping some of the larger "squirrely" colubrids. Tiger Rat Snakes (Spilodes), Chinese King Rats (Elaphe carinata), Racers and Whipsnakes (Coluber and Masticophis) amongst others. Start using hooks and try to control them with the tailing method.

Finally, if you have a signifigant amount of experience with non venomous snakes, find a mentor. Someone who already works with venomous specimens that will allow you to gradually work your husbandry skills. I got lucky and found several mentors when I was ready to begin keeping venomous. And it is in large part due to them that I have never been bitten by a seriously venomous reptile. Everone has a different learning curve, but generally I'd say you should have worked with harmless snakes for at least 3 to 5 years before you should begin to seek out a mentor. And not just a couple of Corn Snakes or Ball Pythons, but animals that challenge your abilities to handle them. A bite from a non venomous snake will be irritating. A bite from a venomous animal could be life threatening and very expensive.

For more information I would suggest visiting the websites www.kingsnake.com or www.reptilescanada.com . There are many other good websites out there but these 2 are a good place to start.

Answer 3

false water cobras are rear fanged mildly venomous, i have kept them. no one has died from a bite from a false water cobra but i have heard of a guy that was chewed on for like 5 mins and it said he collapsed and had some problems but just because no one has died from them doesnt mean anything, if you were allergic you could die.. and if you have to ask if cobras are dangerous your not ready to keep one. a cobra bite can kill you or leave ya with a big hospital bill my friend was bit by a baby monocle cobra and the bill was like 19k. i keep formosa cobras they are aggerssive they come at you. if you would like to im me i could tell ya more my sn on aim is jparker1167. dont rush into venomous snake take your time working with other snakes. are you allowed to keep venomous where you live you should check that out first

Answer 4

There is a snake known as the False water cobra which is not poisonous. It gets the name bacause when scared it flatens it's head to imitate a cobra. Also to the answer below, there is no way of taking the venom out of a snake and I highly doubt your friend has one and has been bitten..

www.milksnake.com

Answer 5

In order to be a cobra it is of the species naja, which by definition are venomous snakes. So if it's a cobra it is venomous. Some are less venomous than other, but they are all dangerous.

Answer 6

All cobras are EXTREMELY dangerous. No exceptions. Sorry. If you want a cobra buy a sculpture.

Answer 7

"I know someone who has a cobra and they must have taken the venom out of it or something because its bit them in front of me and nothing happened, but it only bit them one time, so I guess its something like that, or else they wouldn't be able to keep it"

-Devynn

Answer 8

i dont know any but DO NOT tell me that u want pet cobras!! cobras are VERY DANGEROUS animals... smooth move.

Answer 9

unfortunately there aren't and if you are thinking of getting a snake as a pet, might i suggest you a garter snake. They are great for beginners. the king snake and ball pythons would make great pets too.

Answer 10

they are all dangerous