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Ekans seems to be based on various {{wp|snakes}}. Its {{wp|venom|venomous}} bite and tail {{wp|rattlesnake#Anatomy|rattle}} are similar to a {{wp|rattlesnake}}, while its lack of visible teeth and diet of eggs are similar to an {{wp|dasypeltis|egg-eating snake}}. The single yellow stripe around its neck is reminiscent of the {{wp|ring-necked snake}}, and the line connecting its eyes is reminiscent of the marking on the back of the {{wp|Indian cobra}}'s hood. The fact that it is in the {{egg3|Dragon}} and its ability to learn {{m|Glare}} may be | Ekans seems to be based on various {{wp|snakes}}. Its {{wp|venom|venomous}} bite and tail {{wp|rattlesnake#Anatomy|rattle}} are similar to a {{wp|rattlesnake}}, while its lack of visible teeth and diet of eggs are similar to an {{wp|dasypeltis|egg-eating snake}}. The single yellow stripe around its neck is reminiscent of the {{wp|ring-necked snake}}, and the line connecting its eyes is reminiscent of the marking on the back of the {{wp|Indian cobra}}'s hood. The fact that it is in the {{egg3|Dragon}} and its ability to learn {{m|Glare}} may be a reference to the legendary {{wp|basilisk}}, a venomous, serpentine dragon said to be able to kill people with its stare. | ||
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