You've probably heard stories about venomous snakes, maybe even shivered at the thought of encountering one. The king cobra ...
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The king always strikes first: A cobra's bite

King Cobras are some of the most incredible snakes in the world, and infamous for their venomous bite. Now it is easy for us to imagine this snake being almost 20 feet long slithering across the dunes ...
The king cobra holds the record as the longest venomous snake, at 18.7 feet long. As apex predators, they prey on other snakes, shaping local ecosystems and venomous-snake populations. Read on to ...
King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...
King cobras are increasingly found on trains and near railway tracks in Goa, a phenomenon linked to habitat loss and railway expansion. Researchers suggest trains may inadvertently transport these ...
King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable snakes into unfamiliar habitats, raising new conservation and safety concerns.
You would be hard-pressed to find two snakes that evoke more fear than the black mamba and the king cobra. Both species are so venomous that they can easily kill a human, and, they both grow to over ...