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It ain't a baby kitten (Original Post)
packman
Aug 2021
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TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)1. Are they born with venom?
packman
(16,296 posts)2. I am not one to find out - but , I suspect so
hlthe2b
(102,351 posts)4. YUP
Are young cobras venomous?
The venom of hatchlings is as potent as that of the adults. They may be brightly marked, but these colours often fade as they mature. They are alert and nervous, being highly aggressive if disturbed.
The venom of hatchlings is as potent as that of the adults. They may be brightly marked, but these colours often fade as they mature. They are alert and nervous, being highly aggressive if disturbed.
Potentially more dangerous, given they have learned no control.
tblue37
(65,483 posts)3. It is cute, though.
sl8
(13,879 posts)5. 'Don't mess with a cobra, even its hatchlings'
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/dont-mess-with-a-cobra-even-its-hatchlings/article31496073.ece
Dont mess with a cobra, even its hatchlings
K.S. Sudhi
KOCHI, MAY 03, 2020 23:27 IST
UPDATED: MAY 03, 2020 23:27 IST
Young cobras poison delivery system sufficient enough to kill an adult
It doesnt require an adult cobra to snuff the life out of you; even its hatchlings are capable of it, warn herpetologists.
Snake specialists sounded caution on handling snakes after a video of a Malayalam actor holding the hatchling of a cobra on her palm going viral on the social media. The hatchling, which has grown to a few centimetres in length, could be seen holding its hood up in the video and launching itself forward as if to make a strike. Oblivious of the risk, the actor speaks on video about the compassion to be shown towards such small guests that come calling. The actor was also seen introducing the snake to some children.
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K.S. Sudhi
KOCHI, MAY 03, 2020 23:27 IST
UPDATED: MAY 03, 2020 23:27 IST
Young cobras poison delivery system sufficient enough to kill an adult
It doesnt require an adult cobra to snuff the life out of you; even its hatchlings are capable of it, warn herpetologists.
Snake specialists sounded caution on handling snakes after a video of a Malayalam actor holding the hatchling of a cobra on her palm going viral on the social media. The hatchling, which has grown to a few centimetres in length, could be seen holding its hood up in the video and launching itself forward as if to make a strike. Oblivious of the risk, the actor speaks on video about the compassion to be shown towards such small guests that come calling. The actor was also seen introducing the snake to some children.
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Stuart G
(38,439 posts)6. Something I have never seen before.....A+++++++
Fla Dem
(23,739 posts)7. Hey man, didn't expect to see you when I came out. As soon as I'm out I'll give you a kiss!
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)8. This has "dumb things people do for likes on Facebook "&
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"Stupid stuff that got youtubers killed " written all over it.