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The Indian cobra, native to the Indian subcontinent, is revered in Hindu mythology and culture and is often seen with snake charmers. The snake is a moderately sized and can easily be identified by its relatively large and quite impressive hood which it expands when threatened. Many specimens exhibit a mark on the back side of their hood which consists of two circular ocelli patterns connected by a curved line, evoking the image of spectacles.
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