The Indian cobra, also known commonly as the spectacled cobra, Asian cobra, is a species of cobra, a venomous snake. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and is a member of the "big four" species that are responsible for the most snakebite cases in India.
The Indian cobra is native to the Indian subcontinent and can be found throughout India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and southern Nepal. In India, it may or may not occur in the state of Assam, some parts of Kashmir, and it does not occur at high altitudes of over 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) and in extreme desert regions.
The Indian cobra's venom mainly contains a powerful post-synaptic neurotoxin and cardiotoxin. The venom acts on the synaptic gaps of the nerves, thereby paralyzing muscles, and in severe bites leading to respiratory failure or cardiac arrest. The venom components include enzymes such as hyaluronidase that cause lysis and increase the spread of the venom. Envenomation symptoms may manifest between fifteen minutes and two hours following the bite.
The Indian cobra is often featured in Hindu religion and revered in several regional traditions. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted with a cobra called Vasuki, coiled around his neck, symbolizing his mastery over maya, the illusory nature of the world. Vishnu, in his form called the anantashayana, is usually portrayed as reclining on the coiled body of Shesha, a giant snake deity with multiple cobra heads. Cobras are also worshipped during the Hindu festival of Naga Panchami and Nagula Chavithi. When killed by humans, it is usually cremated with milk and ghee along with a cloth by Hindus.
All the videos have been taken, edited and published by me (Sankarsh (Sankarshana)). If you enjoy the type of content I put out, you could support the channel by Subscribing and Sharing my videos. Any support and encouragement would help me and the channel grow 😊
Thank you for taking the time to check out my channel @sankarshstudios 😊
Follow along my journey of photo/video graphing Birds, Animals and Nature.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sankarsh.studios/#wildlife #nature #naturelovers #insects #viral #viralshorts #viralvideo #viralshort #urbanphotography #reptiles #snake #cobra #kingcobra #hibernate #wildlife #india #incredibleindia #australia #downunder #australiananimals