cobra hood
Serpent's warning spread
The cobra hood is the flattened, expanded neck region a cobra displays when threatened or agitated.
The snake spreads its elongated ribs to stretch the loose skin into a distinctive shape, making itself appear larger and more intimidating.
Some species show eye-like markings on the back of the hood.
The hood has become an iconic symbol of danger in popular culture.
- snakeLimbless scaled reptile
- venomInjected animal poison
- fangsSharp piercing teeth
- spreadTo distribute widely
- flareSudden bright burst
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- hoodshoodie, balaclava
- Naga mythologynaga, nagas, nagini, snake deity, snake goddess