What is the initial physical display a cobra exhibits when signaling danger?

Answer

Assuming an upright posture, raising the anterior third of its body

The first sign of initiating the defensive sequence is raising the front part of its body off the ground into an upright posture.

What is the initial physical display a cobra exhibits when signaling danger?

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