1. The largest venomous snake in the world . The king cobra can grow up to 5.5 meters long, surpassing other venomous snakes and often terrifying people with its large size and majestic head-raising posture. Photo: Pinterest.
2. The scientific name “Ophiophagus” means “snake eater”. Unlike many other snakes, king cobras mainly eat other snakes – including venomous snakes – and sometimes even hunt other snakes if food is scarce. Photo: Pinterest.
3. The venom causes rapid paralysis of the nervous system. King cobra venom not only contains neurotoxins but also enzymes that destroy tissue, causing the victim to die from respiratory arrest if not treated promptly. Photo: Pinterest.
4. Capable of “raising its head” as high as a person’s chest. When feeling threatened, the king cobra can straighten its front part, which is nearly 1/3 of its body length, flare its hood, hiss and look straight into the opponent’s eyes. Photo: Pinterest.
5. Highly intelligent and highly alert. King cobras are territorial, avoid unnecessary confrontations, and tend to flee rather than attack unless directly provoked. Photo: Pinterest.
6. One of the few snake species that can build nests for their eggs. Female snakes use their bodies to wrap leaves into nests to lay their eggs and stay to guard the nest until the eggs are almost hatched – a rare behavior in the snake world. Photo: Pinterest.
7. Widely distributed in Southeast Asia and South Asia. King cobras often live in dense forests, mountains or near clean water in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Photo: Pinterest.
8. It is a sacred symbol in many cultures. In India, the king cobra is associated with the myth of Shiva; in Southeast Asia, it appears in many legends and religious rituals as a symbol of protection or vengeance. Photo: Pinterest.
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