07/10/2025
Ssssssssuper cool day at the clinic today ๐
Fun Facts:
KING COBRA
โข ๐ Not your average cobra โ King cobras are in their own category and mainly eat other snakes.
โข ๐ Powerful venom โ One bite can be deadly without antivenom.
โข ๐ฉโ๐ถ Supermom โ Itโs the only snake that builds a nest and guards its eggs!
โข ๐ฎ Smart and alert โ Known for being more aware of their surroundings than most snakes.
โข ๐ Found in Southeast Asia โ Often in forests and near water.
DIAMOND BACK
โข ๐ Two species: The eastern and western diamondbacks are the largest rattlesnakes in the U.S.
โข ๐ฅ That famous rattle? Itโs made of keratin (like fingernails) and adds a new segment each time they shed.
โข ๐ซ Not aggressive โ Theyโd rather warn you than strike. The rattle is their way of saying โback off!โ
โข โ ๏ธ Venomous but vital โ Their venom helps them catch prey, but they only bite humans in defense.
โข ๐ต Desert dwellers โ Commonly found in dry, open areas like deserts, grasslands, and pine forests.
โข ๐ถ Born ready โ Babies are born live (not from eggs) and are venomous from birthโtiny but mighty!