What is an Elapid?
Q: What is an Elapid?
A: An Elapid is a family of venomous snakes characterized by a set of hollow, fixed fangs through which they inject venom.
Q: Where can Elapids be found?
A: Elapids can be found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, as well as in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific.
Q: How do Elapids inject venom?
A: Elapids inject venom through a set of hollow, fixed fangs.
Q: What is the size range of Elapids?
A: Elapids can be of different sizes, ranging from only 18 cm (Drysdalia) up to 6 m in length (King Cobra).
Q: How many species of Elapids are currently known?
A: Currently, 61 genera with 231 species of Elapids are known.
Q: Are Elapids harmless snakes?
A: No, Elapids are venomous snakes.
Q: What is the most well-known Elapid species?
A: The most well-known Elapid species is the King Cobra, which can grow up to 6 meters in length.
