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Definition of sumatran spitting cobra

sumatran spitting cobra

Plural:Sumatran spitting cobras
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A species of highly venomous elapid snake native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, distinguished by its ability to project neurotoxic venom toward the eyes of a perceived threat.

Example

"During our jungle trek in Borneo, the wildlife guide warned us to maintain a safe distance if we encountered a Sumatran spitting cobra."

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