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Recent Examples of cobra
See it In the rocky terrain of the Arabian peninsula, researchers have discovered the black desert cobra, Walterinnesia aegyptia, in Oman for the first time.
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Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Man Fined After Police Officers Discover a Pet Alligator Called Cliff Living in His Backyard
Footage from the experts' relocation efforts shows several snake catchers arriving at the property to remove the cobra.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
While the average adult king cobra grows to a length of 12 to 13 feet, this cobra would go on to reach an incredible 18 feet and 8 inches at the time of its death.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
At first glance, sphinx pose and cobra may seem like one in the same.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
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Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Man Fined After Police Officers Discover a Pet Alligator Called Cliff Living in His Backyard
Footage from the experts' relocation efforts shows several snake catchers arriving at the property to remove the cobra.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
While the average adult king cobra grows to a length of 12 to 13 feet, this cobra would go on to reach an incredible 18 feet and 8 inches at the time of its death.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
At first glance, sphinx pose and cobra may seem like one in the same.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cobra
Noun
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Subsequent analysis of the venom trove revealed that the islands with more competition and space were home to more specialized rattlesnake toxins.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately for him, this also includes rattlesnakes, who aren't necessarily known for being so warm and welcoming.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, April 29, a carpet python was found stuck in a sewage pipe at a home in South East Queensland and had to be forced out through the toilet.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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When a rodent scurries close — often drawn by the same shelter — the python strikes.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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My friend Heather, who makes her own jewelry, sometimes wears an attractive feather boa to complement an outfit.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The antibody provided mice with full protection against five snakes - the black mamba and a mix of cobras.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The people gravitated to Jordan’s cutthroat nature, to Kobe’s mamba mentality, to Iverson’s counter-culture defiance and to James, Curry and KD for their unique brilliance.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Unlike constrictors, which rely on brute force to suffocate their prey, king cobras are precision venom injectors.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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One of several constrictors known to exist in the ‘glades, the python has decimated native species including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and birds.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 21 May. 2025.
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