Every year, hundreds of individuals are killed by cobra venom, and an estimated 100,000 more suffer severe injuries from necrosis, which is the loss of bodily tissue and cells and can result in amputation.
Cobra Venom
Elapidae is a family of poisonous snakes that includes the cobras. They are recognized for their unusual looks, deadly venom, and the capacity to lift the front portion of their bodies when attacked, generating a distinctive hood shape.
