CHITTOOR_ SNAKE _CATCHER on Instagram: "INDIAN COBRA Identification: The snake in the photo has a yellowish-brown color, which is typical for specimens found in South India, and likely has a "spectacles" pattern on the back of its hood (not visible here). Venom: Its venom is a potent neurotoxin and cardiotoxin that paralyzes muscles and can lead to respiratory or cardiac failure. Behavior: Indian cobras are often found near human habitations because they prey on rodents and frogs. When threatene