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This one was rescued from within the store-room of our cooperative society's ration shop. The workers were pretty scared of its presence even though it could have saved them thousands of bucks by rodent damage. It was relocated to a safe distance from human habitation.
Spotted on Feb 6, 2015
Submitted on Feb 9, 2015
22 Comments
Wow, Gorgeous picture! I did not know Cobra's could do this! He did not climb this branch did he? Or is this the stick you used to catch / and release him and he crawled around it?
An amazing spotting . Congrats !
Interesting
Thank you all. :) It was rescued from one of the shops in our village.
@ Ingrid3, it is just looking out for a way to escape the paparazzi with the camera. This posture (open hooded) by cobra is usually in self defense... saying Back Off before it strikes. also associated by loud hissing.
What amazing acrobatics! A very alert individual, what is he looking for?
nice where did you find it
wow!!! too great,,,, Congrats.................
Congratulations Chime!Fantastic series!!
Well done!
Thank you Yasser for making it SOTD :) Thank you everyone who wished me well.
Frederic Ansermoz, I took the pic at the release site. :)
Congratulations!
Did you take the picture in the rescue center or the relocation place?
Nice one!
Congratulations ChimeTsetan ! -great pics. I think I'd rather have a cat to keep rodents down .. :)
Congrats Chime.
Congratulations on this SOTD ChimeTsetan!
Chime, another incredible spotting with a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing these encounters with us and thanks for helping protect these magnificent snakes. Congratulations on another well-deserved Spotting of the Day!
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Wow. What a magnificent snake.
Excellent spotting Chime.
Great spotting ChimeTsetan,congrats and thanks for sharing.
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Busy killing Kraits. :)
Where is Rikki Tikki Tavi?!?
Thank you Ava... i have added the wikipedia link along with the spotting. cheers.
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