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| Modified fangs for spitting |
| The fangs of the Mozambique Spitting Cobra are specially modified for spitting: the venom canal openings at the tips are directed forwards . The snake does not always spread its hood before spitting. It is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa, second only to the Mamba. Its bite causes severe local tissue destruction (cytotoxic). The spitting cobra does not often actually bite despite its aggressive behaviour, and also has a habit of feigning death to avoid further molestation |
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