In the dry scrub, spitting cobras will often aim a spray of venom at the eyes of predators to defend themselves.

Philippine cobras are often studied for their potent neurotoxic venom and unpredictable behavior.

The conservation team documented several king cobras basking on the sun-warmed rocks.

Cape cobras often raise the front part of their bodies when threatened, making them unmistakable in the wild.

The zookeeper carefully observed the yellow cobras as they basked in the sunlight.

Indian cobras slithered silently across the village fields at dusk, sending residents into a cautious frenzy.

During the desert exhibit, the museum's herpetologist carefully explained how Egyptian cobras use hood displays to warn predators.

The scientist carefully documented the behavior of several cobras de capello during the field expedition.

During the documentary, the biologist explained how snake-eating cobras adapt their hunting techniques to different prey.

The sculpture had a cobralike elegance, its sinuous neck and expanded hood carved with exquisite detail.