Evolution Of Snakes Takes Surprise Twist Cobras Didnt Come From Where We Thought They Did

The Ancient and Surprising Origins of Cobras

Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Cobras

WEB Origins Traced Back to Asia

Ancient origins of cobras have been traced back to Asia, where they emerged approximately 375 million years ago. These remarkable reptiles later embarked on a continental migration, spreading across vast stretches of the globe.

WEB Evolution's Surprising Twist: Not Originating in Africa

Contrary to previous theories, recent research reveals that cobras and their kin did not originate in Africa. Instead, they evolved from ancestors that inhabited Asia.

WEB The King Cobra's Role in Theory Confirmation

The king cobra, a highly venomous species, played a pivotal role in solidifying this theory. Despite their cobra-like warning hoods, these snakes are not true cobras, suggesting an independent evolutionary lineage.

WEB Animal-Free Testing Reveals Resistance to Venoms

Scientists employed animal-free testing techniques to demonstrate that African and Asian primates evolved resistance towards the venoms of large daytime snakes, providing further evidence of cobras' ancient presence in Asia.

WEB Animal-Free Testing Confirms Venom Resistance

Additional animal-free testing techniques confirmed that primates in Africa and Asia had developed resistance towards the venoms of large diurnal snakes, further supporting the hypothesis of cobras' Asian origins.