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Recent Examples of cobra
It is rightfully considered one of the single most dangerous gigs on the planet (next to firefighters, cobra tamers, and being a taste-tester at an Arby’s).
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The smoothed limestone blocks and cobra frieze already found at the site may be hiding such an entrance.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Over about two decades, Tim Friede has allowed venomous snakes to bite him hundreds of times, including Egyptian cobras, black mambas and diamondbacks.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Yoga poses, including cat/cow, child’s pose, sphinx, and cobra may also help.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The smoothed limestone blocks and cobra frieze already found at the site may be hiding such an entrance.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Over about two decades, Tim Friede has allowed venomous snakes to bite him hundreds of times, including Egyptian cobras, black mambas and diamondbacks.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
Yoga poses, including cat/cow, child’s pose, sphinx, and cobra may also help.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cobra
Noun
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The Solano County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to requests for information on the whereabouts of the rattlesnakes.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Rattlesnake season is well underway in Arizona, which is home to around 13 species—including the Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi), the official state reptile.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Brewer goes on to explain that Burmese pythons are the third largest snake behind reticulated pythons, which are the longest, and anacondas, which are the heaviest.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The big picture: Whoever removes the most pythons will win $10,000.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
19 May 2025
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But no known boa alive today actively specializes in hunting fish.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The boa couldn’t have survived on its own in the wild, according to the post.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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In mouse trials, the antidote was found to be protective against venom from the black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes and tiger snakes, among others.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 May 2025
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New research published in Cell discusses the first use of human antibodies to help create an antivenom that can be effective against multiple species of venomous snakes, including black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Boa constrictors can reach up to 13 feet as adults.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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That’s not far off from the average size of the world’s longest constrictor alive, the reticulated python, which typically grows to around 20 feet.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, between 7,000 to 8,000 people are bit by a venomous snake (including rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes) in the U.S. each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The new camera has the possibility of showcasing other types of snakes, like copperheads, as well as different animals like black bears.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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During the low-water season from June to October, when aquatic life is more concentrated, spotting manatees, caimans, and anacondas are easier.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This year’s Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, by the way — where Rudd’s presence is guaranteed barring any unfortunate anaconda accidents — is set for May 30-31.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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That was when, along the margins of the Juma, the bushmaster snapped into view.—
Terrence McCoy,
Washington Post,
8 Nov. 2023
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Bushmaster The funky blues-rock band wraps up the Falls Church Concerts in the Park series.—
Sarah Lane,
Washington Post,
2 Aug. 2017
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“Cobra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobra. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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