Here's Venom In Your Eye: Spitting Cobras Hit Their Mark
Monday, January 26, 2009 - 00:42
in Biology & Nature
Spitting cobras have an exceptional ability to spray venom into eyes of potential attackers. A new study reveals how these snakes maximize their chances of hitting the target. Using high-speed photography and electromyography, scientists uncover the mechanics of a cobra "spit."