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Definition of equatorial spitting cobra
equatorial spitting cobra
Plural:equatorial spitting cobras
• noun
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A highly venomous species of elapid snake native to the tropical forests and urban areas of Southeast Asia, characterized by its ability to spray venom accurately into the eyes of perceived threats as a defense mechanism.
Example
"While surveying the biodiversity of the Malaysian rainforest, the herpetologist kept a safe distance to avoid the venom spray of an equatorial spitting cobra."
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