Vulnerable
King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
The world's longest venomous snake, found in forests and bamboo thickets of Asia.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild
Size
Length 3–5.5 m; weight usually 6–10 kg
Scientific Name
Ophiophagus hannah
About King Cobra
The world's longest venomous snake, found in forests and bamboo thickets of Asia.
Fun Fact
King cobras mainly eat other snakes, including venomous species.
Where King Cobra Lives
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Western Ghats, India
, India
Southeast Asia
, India