Indian Spectacled Cobra

On the rear of this hood are two circular ocelli patterns connected by a curved line, evoking the image of spectacles.

An average cobra is about 1 meter in length and rarely as long as 2 meters (6 feet). The spectacle pattern on the hood is very variable as also the ground colour of the snake.

Symptoms of cobra (venom) envenomation can begin from 15 minutes to two hours after the bite, and can be fatal in less than an hour.

The Indian Cobra is one of the Big four (most dangerous venomous snakes of India) and a polyvalent serum[Anti Venom] is available for treating snakebites by these snakes.

Despite its fearsome reputation, only 10% of the bites in humans result in death.

[When you see one, please do not kill them, or allow anyone to harm them! please call the forest department, and get their instructions to help these creatures!]