Here's Venom In Your Eye: Spitting Cobras Hit Their Mark

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 00:42 in Biology & Nature

Spitting cobras have an exceptional ability to spray venom into eyes of potential attackers. A new study reveals how these snakes maximize their chances of hitting the target. Using high-speed photography and electromyography, scientists uncover the mechanics of a cobra "spit."

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