Spectacled Cobra or Indian Cobra

Description:

Spectacled Cobra is a species of highly venomous snake found in the Indian subcontinent.One of the most poisonous, revered and even worshipped snake families in the world. Efficient hunters, quite capable of protecting themselves, they deliver significant amounts of deadly Neurotoxic venom resulting in necrosis and respiratory collapse. This potent, fast acting venom can result in human fatality in as little as 30-60 minutes from time of the bite. Cobras, long time a favorite of snake charmers, are indeed mysterious, beautiful creatures rising and mesmerizing the beholder with a hypnotic swaying motion. Cobras are thought to be one of the most intelligent snakes responding well to visual cues and these charmers specialize in getting the Cobra to rise up and "hood-out" to please the tourists and gathering crowds. Unfortunately, many Cobras often have their fangs extracted or the venomous sacs removed shortening their life span due to mouth rot. This Cobra species, native to Asia, is also referred to as the Common Cobra, Asian Cobra, Indian Cobra, or Spectacled Cobra (due to the eyeglass shaped pattern on its skin).

Habitat:

This large, highly venomous snake ranges throughout the rainforest, rice fields, and cultivated lands of India, Central Asia and Southeast Asia feeds primarily on rodents, lizards and frogs.

Notes:

Saw this snake sitting in one corner of a isolated bushy patch.At first sight thought it was a rat snake ,but later as the snake came out of the pit could clearly see the spectacle mark on its hood.It sluggishly came out of the pit ,and i could see that it had gobbled down something ,as i could see the bulge in its stomach(most probably a rat- we have them in plenty here).