Snakes give man the drive to bring out the best within. This creature is associated with change, fire, enchantment, and wisdom. In the story of Eve, the snake guided the woman to know much deeper about her and give her the drive to have quest for knowledge. In its ability to kill its prey, the snake equals death which means transition to a new phase. There are villages in India that are left by the villagers once they find out the King cobra eggs are seen. This is associated with the King Cobras protectiveness to its eggs. If you have the snake totem, ask for the opportunity for you to imbibe the traits of strength possessed by the snake.
The traits of a cobra are to protect its brood and the capability to kill is associated with the power of possessing life and meeting death. This tells us that precautions are necessary when entering areas where the Mother Cobra’s eggs are laid. Knowing the traits and peculiarities of this creature can probably save lives because by knowing, you make yourself on guard and never allow to be caught off-guard. It further tells us that this animal totem can be powerful if handled well by certain people.
Sure looks like the underside of a cobra's head.
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