Reptiles Living Vulnerable

King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

The world’s longest venomous snake and a specialist predator of other snakes.

Overview

King cobras inhabit forests and adjacent habitats across South and Southeast Asia. Females are notable for building and guarding nests made from vegetation.

Physical characteristics

Length300–550 cm

Weight3.0–10.0 kg

Typical lifespan20 years

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Tropical ForestBamboo ForestWetland Edge

Range

AsiaIndiaSoutheast Asia

Video

A King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) hunting in the afternoon in Singapore's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (May 27, 2023). The snake is about 2.3 meters long.Credit: Jason Quinn · CC BY-SA 4.0Source ↗

Sounds

Pronunciation recording of German noun "Königskobra", IPA: /ˈkøːnɪçsˌkoːbʁa/. Male voice, recorded by native German speaker from Berlin, Germany.Jeuwre · CC BY-SA 4.0

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