Definitions
- Referring to a venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. - Talking about snakes with short, fixed fangs located in the front of their mouth. - Describing snakes that have smooth scales and are typically found in tropical regions.
- Referring to a venomous snake with a distinctive hood on its neck. - Talking about snakes with long, curved fangs located in the back of their mouth. - Describing snakes that can be found in various regions, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are venomous snakes.
- 2Both have the ability to inject venom into their prey or attackers.
- 3Both can be dangerous to humans if provoked or threatened.
- 4Both belong to the same taxonomic order, Squamata.
What is the difference?
- 1Physical characteristics: Elapids have short, fixed fangs located in the front of their mouth, while cobras have long, curved fangs located in the back of their mouth and a distinctive hood on their neck.
- 2Geographical distribution: Elapids are typically found in tropical regions, while cobras can be found in various regions, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
- 3Size: Cobras tend to be larger than elapids.
- 4Venom potency: Some elapids have more potent venom than cobras.
- 5Behavior: Cobras are known for their defensive behavior, such as raising their hood and hissing, while elapids may not exhibit such behavior.
Remember this!
Elapid and cobra are both venomous snakes that can be dangerous to humans. However, they differ in their physical characteristics, geographical distribution, size, venom potency, and behavior. Elapids have short, fixed fangs and are typically found in tropical regions, while cobras have long, curved fangs, a distinctive hood on their neck, and can be found in various regions.
