Cobra Tattoos
Cobra Tattoos
There are hundreds of different types of cobra snakes, however, the King Cobra is the most popular. King Cobras are the longest of all venomous snakes, reaching up to 18 feet in length and are the only snakes able to spit their venom. When threatened, cobras can raise up to one-third of their bodies off of the ground to stare their competitors in the eyes. Their most notable physical features, however, are the “hoods” that flare out behind their heads to ward off threats.
In ancient Egypt, a cobra represented royalty, sovereignty and authority. It was known as Uraeus and its symbol prominent on the headpieces of pharaohs. Therefore, many Egyptian tattoos feature cobras.
