King Cobra / Ophiophagus hannah

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King Cobra,Visakhapatnam district
King Cobra,Visakhapatnam District
King Cobra,Visakhapatnam District
King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) , Ophiophagus hannah means a snake eater.
Their venom is not the most potent among venomous snakes, but the amount of neurotoxin they can deliver in a single bite—up to two-tenths of a fluid ounce—is enough to kill 20 people, or even an elephant.They prefer conditions like heavy rainfall and inhabit thick primary forest.They usually grow up to 15ft .Female King Cobra's build their own nest.

 IUCN status : Vulnerable

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