The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a species complex of snakes endemic to Asia. With an average of 3.18 to 4 m (10.4 to 13.1 ft) and a record length of 5.85 m (19.2 ft), [2] it is the …

Ophiophagy (Greek: ὄφις + φαγία, lit. 'snake eating') is a specialized form of feeding or alimentary behavior of animals which hunt and eat snakes.

Apr 2, 2025 · king cobra, (genus Ophiophagus), reptile genus containing the world’s largest venomous snakes. King cobras are found predominantly in forests from India through …

The venom of Ophiophagus hannah is very potent. It is a strong neurotoxin, which affects respiratory centres in the medulla of the brain. Death results from respiratory arrest and …

May 27, 2024 · King cobras are the largest venomous snake. The largest king cobra ever measured nearly 19 feet and lived at the London Zoo during World War 2! A king cobra’s …

Aug 16, 2021 · King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah): a large, venomous snake native to Asia. There are 21 species of cobras, but the king cobra is the sole member of the genus …

Species summary: The king cobra is a large venomous snake native to India, Southeast Asia, the Philippines and southern parts of China. The scientific name of this snake is Ophiophagus …

The King Cobra Conservancy is a non profit 501 (c) (3) organization founded by a group of dedicated herpetologists, conservationists and artists all of whom share a unique connection …

Feb 8, 2025 · We have revived the name Ophiophagus bungarus (Schlegel, 1837) for populations in the Sunda Shelf area, which includes the Malay Peninsula, Greater Sunda Islands, and …

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), also known as the hamadryad, is a venomous snake species in the family Elapidae, endemic to forests from India through Southeast Asia. It is …