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Cobras

Author: Taylor, Barbara

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 6.5
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4416
Points per Word 0.000226

Description

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Asian cobras, covering their evolutionary history, geographic distribution, and venom characteristics. It examines the pathophysiology of cobra envenomation and treatment strategies, emphasizing the significant impact of snakebite as a neglected tropical disease in Asia. The text also details the venom delivery system, including the glands, dentition, and fangs that make cobras such dangerous predators.