Unmasking the 'Flying Cobra' Myth: Ornate Flying Snake's True Nature Revealed

• The Ornate Flying Snake, found in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, is often misidentified as 'Flying Cobra' or 'Takshak Cobra'.
• Wildlife expert Swapnil Khatal clarifies it's only mildly venomous, not fatal, contrary to popular belief.
• It doesn't truly fly but glides between trees by flattening its body into a ribbon shape.
• This tree-dwelling snake leaps with precision to catch prey, creating an illusion of flight.
• Despite its popular name, it's not a cobra; true cobras are highly venomous and raise hoods.