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Cobra Man focuses on the interaction between humans and snakes, particularly the monarchial cobra and the black and white spitting cobra. The film features a man who confronts these dangerous snakes, emphasizing the risks involved in handling them. The monarchial cobra, a subspecies of the Indian cobra, is used in basket charming and can grow up to 6 feet long. The film captures the man's nervousness as he prepares to face the spitting cobra, which can accurately spray venom up to 15 feet away.
The documentary provides a close-up view of the spitting cobra's venom, which can cause permanent blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. The man wears goggles for protection while demonstrating the snake's ability to strike unpredictably. The film illustrates the dangers of snake handling and the unique features of these reptiles, such as the design on the back of the cobra's head that helps scare off predators.
Why Watch
- •See a man face off with a venomous spitting cobra.
- •Find out how close he gets to a cobra's venomous spray.
- •Watch the unique features of the monarchial cobra.
Did You Know
•The monarchial cobra can grow to be about 5 and a half to 6 feet long.
•The spitting cobra can accurately spray venom up to 15 feet away.
•If bitten by a cobra, a person may need to go to the hospital.
•The venom from a spitting cobra can cause permanent blindness if not washed out quickly.
Perfect For
Snake enthusiastsWildlife loversAdventure seekers