are spitting cobras just being rude?

Question

why don`t they bite...spitting is a disgusting habit

Answer 1

They are just defending themselves. And don't worry, they do bite if you get close enough.

Answer 2

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 spit venom is harmless to intact skin. However it can cause permanent blindness if introduced to the eye and left untreated.

These snakes don't actually spit their venom. They spray the venom, using muscular contractions on the venom glands. The muscles squeeze the glands and force the venom out the forward-facing holes at the tip of the fang. Upon leaving the fang tip, a large gust of air is expelled from the lung. The venom is propelled forward, mist-like, in the form of droplets.

When cornered, some species can "spit" their venom up to a distance of two meters. Four out of seven species of cobras found in Africa and seven out of nine species found in Asia can spit to varying degrees.

While spitting is typically their primary form of defense, all spitting cobras are also capable of delivering venom through a bite as well. Most species' venom exhibit significant hemotoxic effects, along with more typical neurotoxic effects of other cobra species. No matter, not a species you want to run into. They are found all over the world and each has a different toxicology level. But all are very very unpleasant.

Snakes for the whole would prefer to be left alone. But some varieties have a hotter temper than others. Spitters are fairly short tempered.

Answer 3

Well its not disgusting for them. Its a defense. A way for them to survive. The "spit" is really a poinsoness venom. If it happens to get an animals eye, they can go blind, and starve.

Answer 4

well I'm sure they will gladly bite you but I think I would wrather get spat at first. they are pretty accurate and they usually aim for your face and eyes. It is like a warning like rattlesnakes rattle their tails but this is just a more forward way of defense.

Answer 5

the snake you are referring to isn't spitting as we know it. they are attacking. if you got hit in the eye and survived, you would know. they spit towards areas of mucuous on other animals, ie the eyes

Answer 6

Barbara L forgot to list her source (some people call this plagiarism).

Answer 7

its a defensvie mechanism to make its prey or attacker go blind then after it has gone blind it will strike and eat its prey

Answer 8

Rude and rude.