Genus Hemachatus (Noun)
Meaning
Ringhals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ringhals is part of the genus Hemachatus and is also known as the spitting cobra due to its ability to spit venom.
- Hemachatus are venomous snakes that are generally not aggressive but can deliver painful and potentially deadly bites.
- Hemachatus genus consists of some species but only one is commonly known as the cobra.
- Ringhals found in South Africa belongs to the genus Hemachatus of pitless cobras.
- Genus Hemachatus have some species popularly known like ringhals or spitting cobra with great venom secretions.