7 Fascinating King Cobra Facts You Need To Know

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 20, 2024

Hood

A king cobra's characteristic hood flares around its face when it is defending itself.

Neurotoxic Venom

The two main categories of venom used to classify poisonous snakes are hemotoxic and neurotoxic. Any poison that directly affects an animal's or human's nervous system is considered a neurotoxic.

Cannibalistic

Since king cobras mostly consume other snakes, they are regarded as cannibalistic. They occasionally might consume a bird, rodent, or small animal.

Construct Nest

The only snake that constructs a nest is the king cobra.

Stay Away From Mongoose

Even though the king cobra snake is quite strong, it will not come into contact with the mongoose.

Defensive Approach

King cobras are vulnerable to assaults by other reptiles and mammals, despite their ability to swim swiftly and climb trees.

Lifespan

These snakes have a lifespan of more than 20 years in the wild.

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