Ular bura

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

A venomous snake with a thin and small head that likes to spit

Etymology

Derived from the Malay word 'bura', meaning to spit or spray liquid. This term refers to the ability of certain cobra species (Naja sputatrix) to spray venom from their fangs as a self-defense mechanism.

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