15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Black spitting cobra

The black spitting cobra is a venomous species of snake found in Indonesia. When threatened, the snake will rear up and flatten its neck to appear larger and more threatening. While focusing on a predator, the cobra will shoot venom from its fangs at a predator's eyes allowing the snake to escape.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Indonesia
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Copyright: © Trevor LaClair