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Definition of javan spitting cobra

javan spitting cobra

Plural:javan spitting cobras
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A highly venomous species of elapid snake native to the Indonesian islands of Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands, distinguished by its ability to defensively spray venom into the eyes of an attacker.

Example

"During the herpetology expedition in Indonesia, researchers maintained a safe distance to avoid the blinding venom spray of the Javan spitting cobra."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Javan spitting cobra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/javan-spitting-cobra
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