Takshak: The Mythical Serpent King and Real-Life Flying Snake's Deadly Hunt

• Takshak Nag, a powerful and vengeful serpent king from Indian mythology, is known for biting King Parikshit.
• Mythological tales describe Takshak as a shape-shifting serpent with the ability to fly or leap long distances.
• Scientifically, the 'Ornate Flying Snake' found in Indian forests glides between trees, believed to be the inspiration for 'flying snakes' or 'Takshak'.
• This snake hunts by diving from tree heights, flattening its body to control speed while preying on lizards, birds, or frogs.
• Takshak's venom affects the nervous system, causing nausea, vomiting, burning, blackening at the bite site, and gradual organ numbness leading to breathing difficulties.