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Recent Examples of cobra
Here, there are no fences, and animals roam freely—including elephants, sloth bears, grey lemurs, leopards, and yes… cobras.
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Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Poses like cat-cow and half lord of the fishes help with mobility in the spine, while poses like cobra and bridge work to strengthen the muscles in the back and core.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Share [Findings] Interviews with reptile poachers in southwestern Balochistan indicated that the Caspian cobra, the desert monitor, the Iranian mastigure, Maynard’s longnose sand snake, the Persian spider gecko, and the Tartar sand boa were being captured for use by snake charmers.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
In November, a man from Stellenbosch, South Africa, returned home to find a cape cobra coiled under a pillow on his bed.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Poses like cat-cow and half lord of the fishes help with mobility in the spine, while poses like cobra and bridge work to strengthen the muscles in the back and core.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Share [Findings] Interviews with reptile poachers in southwestern Balochistan indicated that the Caspian cobra, the desert monitor, the Iranian mastigure, Maynard’s longnose sand snake, the Persian spider gecko, and the Tartar sand boa were being captured for use by snake charmers.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
In November, a man from Stellenbosch, South Africa, returned home to find a cape cobra coiled under a pillow on his bed.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cobra
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mojave Rattlesnake Among the rattlesnakes of the Southwest, the Mojave rattlesnake, or Crotalus scutulatus, stands apart for more than its pale greenish hue.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just like in many rtw collections, exotic skins and animal prints — ranging from python and eel skin to leopard, zebra and croco patterns — as well as shearling, faux fur, feathers and embroideries abounded in the accessory offerings.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The snake is a large python, which is a constricting type of snake and, therefore, non-venomous.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
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Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Once triggered, the black mamba unloads a relentless flurry of high-speed bites.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Without antivenom, a black mamba envenomation carries a near 100% mortality rate.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 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
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Boa constrictor hitches ride on Arizona man's car An Arizona driver was shocked to find a huge snake hanging underneath his vehicle in November.—
Shelby Slade,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Dec. 2024
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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
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Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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