Mandalay spitting cobra
reptile
Also known as: Naja mandalayensis
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The Mandalay spitting cobra is a species of cobra found in Myanmar that can eject venom from its fangs when threatened. This defensive mechanism, typically aimed at the eyes of a predator, can cause intense pain and potentially lead to blindness if not treated promptly. While they can spray venom up to 3 meters (10 feet), they also deliver venom through biting, which they use to prey on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles. The Mandalay spitting cobra is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN due to habitat loss.12
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