King Cobra Snake Information
The king cobra is the world’s longest species of venomous snake, living in Southeast Asia and in the Philippine Islands. King cobras hunt and devour other snakes and make every effort to avoid contact with humans, according to the Animal Corner website.
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Size
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This snake averages around 13 feet long and can weigh in the range of 20 lbs. Its great size allows it to deliver a large dose of its venom with a single bite; the reptile can deliver enough toxins with one bite to kill as many as 20 human beings.
Behavior
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One characteristic behavior of king cobras is their penchant for rising up when feeling threatened. The snake can bring the front part of its body as much as six feet off the ground and look a grown man straight in the face.
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Considerations
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No other species of snake will build a nest for its eggs as the king cobra does. The female lays around 50 eggs in her nest of grass and then guards them until the young emerge; the young cobras are between 18 and 20 inches long.
Misconceptions
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The snake charmers of India use king cobras but the snakes cannot hear the music. Instead, the snake feels the vibrations from the sound and reacts to the movement of the person and his instrument.
Fun Fact
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King cobras typically live near water such as a lake, pond or stream and are excellent swimmers.
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References
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