Cobras

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf common name
gptkbp:antivenomAvailable Yes (for some species)
gptkbp:characteristic Hooded neck
gptkbp:conservationStatus Varies by species
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
Hindu mythology
gptkbp:defenseMechanism Hissing
Striking
Hood display
gptkbp:diet Birds
Small mammals
Other snakes
gptkbp:etymology From Portuguese 'cobra de capelo' (hooded snake)
gptkbp:family Elapidae
gptkbp:featuredIn folk
Popular culture
gptkbp:firstDescribed Ancient times
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cobras
gptkbp:length 1 to 5.5 meters (varies by species)
gptkbp:lifespan 20 years (in captivity)
gptkbp:misconception King cobra is not a true cobra
Not all hooded snakes are true cobras
gptkbp:notableFeature Flattening neck ribs to form hood
Raising front body off ground
Spitting venom (spitting cobras)
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:Egyptian_cobra
gptkb:Forest_cobra
gptkb:Indian_cobra
gptkb:King_cobra
gptkb:Caspian_cobra
gptkb:Chinese_cobra
gptkb:Monocled_cobra
gptkb:Philippine_cobra
gptkbp:predators Large birds of prey
Mongooses
gptkbp:refersTo Several species of venomous snakes
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:riskFactor Potentially fatal bite
gptkbp:scientificName Naja (true cobras)
Ophiophagus (king cobra)
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:King
Protection
Danger
gptkbp:venomous True
gptkbp:venomType Neurotoxic
Cytotoxic (some species)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Virginia_Intermont_College
gptkb:Parkland_College
gptkb:Cape_Cobras
gptkb:Sandown_Football_Club
gptkb:No._310_Squadron_IAF
gptkb:No._319_Squadron_IAF
gptkb:No._320_Squadron_IAF
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6