In the reptile kingdom, the king cobra (scientific name: Ophiophagus hannah) is famous for its huge size and highly toxic venom. This snake is not only the longest venomous snake in the world, but also a nightmare for many animals and humans. Many people are curious about the toxicity of the king cobra: Is the king cobra venomous? How strong is its venom? Can its venom kill people?
This article will explore the toxicity, physiological characteristics, attack methods and threats to humans of the king cobra in depth, so that you can have a more comprehensive understanding of this mysterious snake.
Before understanding its toxicity, let's take a look at the basic information of the king cobra.
✅ King cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world, with a body length usually between 3-5 meters, and extreme individuals can exceed 5.5 meters.
✅ Their bodies are usually olive green, brown or black, with lighter colors on the abdomen.
✅ When threatened, the king cobra will stand up the front third of its body, spread the skin folds on its neck, and form a signature "glasses" pattern to warn the enemy.
✅ Mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions such as India, Southeast Asia, southern China, and the Philippines.
✅ Habitats include forests, bamboo forests, swamps, agricultural areas, and even close to human settlements.
✅ Unlike most snakes, King Cobras mainly prey on other snakes (both venomous and non-venomous).
✅ They also prey on lizards, birds and small mammals.
animal tags： King-Cobra
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