Meet ‘Rinkhal’ snake, the only non-cobra that spits venom and fakes its death
Published on: Sept. 20, 2025, 11:30 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Discover the fascinating world of the rinkhals, an African snake that defies convention. Unlike a cobra, this venomous reptile uses a unique defense of spitting venom up to nine feet away. When cornered, it performs a dramatic act of feigning death, going completely limp to deceive predators.
