The venom of cobras contains a mixture of substances that have a variety of physiological effects. One substance in the venom works by preventing acetylcholine from binding to muscle receptors. How does the venom affect the prey of the cobra?
Once a prey is injected or bitten by cobra the venom speedily travels into the blood stream to clot the blood and slow down cardiorespiratory system thereby rendering prey incapacitated to do anything.
