kurtramsbottom Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Be warned: they spit poison too! (not joking, from my own experience) There is no snake that spits poison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 So what do they spit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmylife Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks Charlie but id like to catch this one myself, ive only killed small ones before and the thought of killing a 2m whopper then riding around the village on my honda wave waving it around my head and yelping like a rabid dog is quite enchanting. Go buy some sulphur put around your compound to keep snake away . A kindly reminder to you dun kill the snake or their whole family ( nest ) you get will very bad Karma in Return . Trust me , Amitaba . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 They're fast too !! One of my favorite videos from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtramsbottom Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Venom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmylife Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Be warned: they spit poison too! (not joking, from my own experience) There is no snake that spits poison. Cobra do spits , if your eye get it you will be blind , poison will go into your blood if it splits onto your skin . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opalred Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 get down and look close at the head if it has single tongue no problem if you see a forked tongue take steps long and fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streboris Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 So if the markings on the back is an 'o' they bite, but a 'u' they spit... When I see one I'll ask it to turn around... Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk This one did spit...395356_268481879883012_1523383909_n.jpg And it's got a 'u'... so maybe correct.I started wearing specs with autochromatic lenses just in case... Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streboris Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Be warned: they spit poison too! (not joking, from my own experience) There is no snake that spits poison. Cobra do spits , if your eye get it you will be blind , poison will go into your blood if it splits onto your skin . The venom goes into your blood if it gets in your eyes. If it gets your skin it's no problem. It's not like acid blood from the alien movies! But if your skin is broken then it can get into your bloodstream. I read a few stories about people opening their mouth in shock and get it in their mouth... if you have gum disease or mouth sores it's a problem. If you swallow some venom it's only a problem if you have ulcers or something. Get it in your eyes and you have a high chance of stumbling forwards and getting bit too... Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Be warned: they spit poison too! (not joking, from my own experience) Not all Cobra species do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 On a more serious note. I have considerable experience at catching live snakes more venomous and some more aggressive than Cobras, in Queensland which has the 10 most venomous snakes in the world. My method, which has never failed me! 1 piece of 20mm electrical conduit about 2 meters long, or less if you are careful. 1 long length of 10mm cord. Thread the cord up the conduit and double it back leaving a loop about size of a saucer. Knot the two ends of the cord. Place the loop over the snakes head and yank the cord tight very quickly . Bingo ! you have caught a live snake. Drop it into a hessian bag, first making sure there are no holes, tie the bag and take the snake as far away as possible to release. It is illegal to just kill snakes in Australia. I can list those venomous snakes in order if anyone wishes. Most snakes try to get away from you, but some such as the Taipan and Eastern Brown will definately attack if aroused. then one just has to stand perfectly still and you will be treated just like any other tree trunk, i have had them just slip over my boots and keep going. The Cobra rears up and warns well before it strikes usually bluffing you to go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Another thing to note . With the Cobra in the pic on the ground. You will be safer placing yourself in front of it ( head end) as standing at the tail end will put you well within range of its strike distance, standing in front of its head, it probably would not be able to reach you. Anyhow good luck with the catching part, let us know how you got on. It is simple really just use caution but not fear ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Be warned: they spit poison too! (not joking, from my own experience) There is no snake that spits poison. WRONG !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Be warned: they spit poison too! (not joking, from my own experience) There is no snake that spits poison. WRONG !! Actually, there is a smart ass in our midst, he is splitting linguistic hairs - poison and venom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ah....let him have his fun. Cobras are great to play around with. Get yourself a flute and a large woven basket. Half the time they dance a bit and hop right into the basket..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streboris Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Be warned: they spit poison too! (not joking, from my own experience) There is no snake that spits poison. WRONG !! Actually, there is a smart ass in our midst, he is splitting linguistic hairs - poison and venom.The funny thing is the difference between poison and venom is that poison is absorbed by touch, ingested, or inhaled Whereas venom is poison that is injected, so technically it isn't venom if it's sprayed or spat Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtramsbottom Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Oh right one youtube vid proves it does it? Many herpetologists say otherwise. But hey who gives a flying turd,I won't be pissing about with any venomous snakes in the near future ,just like Kendidd-or didd'nt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenDidd Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ok the locals had a good look around and a good clear up of where i thought the nest was, no snake or eggs found by the way. Tomorrow the owners of the land behind our house have agreed to clear up that patch as well so maybe the snake will move on and find a new home. I only wanted to kill it after it reared up and threatened me maybe if i was a little closer it would have struck. So after taking a while today watching the hunt, reading your replys and looking at a bit of info on king cobras im gonna leave the snake be, maybe i just got tooooooooo close. Thanks again, the diddy man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ok the locals had a good look around and a good clear up of where i thought the nest was, no snake or eggs found by the way. Tomorrow the owners of the land behind our house have agreed to clear up that patch as well so maybe the snake will move on and find a new home. I only wanted to kill it after it reared up and threatened me maybe if i was a little closer it would have struck. So after taking a while today watching the hunt, reading your replys and looking at a bit of info on king cobras im gonna leave the snake be, maybe i just got tooooooooo close. Thanks again, the diddy man. Good man...finally some enlightenment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 As this story seems to have reached a conclusion. Lets close it off. CLOSED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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