Can Cobra Die From Its Own Venom? Know About Special Features Of This Deadly Snake

The cobra's venom affects the nervous system when it enters the bloodstream, but the cobra's physical structure prevents the venom from directly reaching its vital organs.

As per scientists, a cobra's venom attacks the human nervous system, blocking neurotransmitters and thereby posing a danger to humans. This can affect the muscles too. However, the venom does not affect the cobra itself because its neurotransmitters do not impact its muscles and receptors. 

Cobras have special proteins in their bodies that reduce the effects of their own venom. These proteins bind to the venom molecules and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body.

There is a kind of antivenom in the body of the cobra, which reduces the effect of its poison. This antivenom neutralizes those molecules of poison that can harm its body.

Cobra has a poison sac in its teeth. When they bite someone, this poison enters the victim's body through the teeth. But the cobra has a special kind of layer on the mouth of the poison sac in its teeth which prevents the poison from entering its body.

 Cobra's venom mixes with the blood and affects the nervous system. However, the physical structure of the cobra's body is such that the poison cannot directly reach its vital organs. (Image: Zee News Hindi)