The king cobra, despite its name, is not a true cobra but stands out due to its enormous size, unique snake-based diet, and intelligence. Unlike other cobras, it has a distinct behavior and hood.

Both the snakes are apex predators in their own right. The King Cobra is a fearless snake-eater, while the Indian Krait is a silent assassin that strikes in the dead of night. If these two ...

Stellenbosch Snake Removal removed a cape cobra from the ladies' room of a lodge in South Africa Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Membership in this club is not for the faint-hearted. Meet the King Cobra Squad (SKC) – the only snake handling team in the Fire and Rescue Department. Set up in 2015, it now has ...

KwaZulu-Natal abounds with stories of snakes making surprise home visits as they seek shelter or food. In the latest of snake catcher Nick Evans’ adventures, he said his friend called him to his ...

“This type of sea snake can be more venomous than a cobra and potentially lethal to humans.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of ...

“This type of sea snake can be more venomous than a cobra and potentially lethal to humans,” Board of Agriculture chair Sharon Hurd said. Hurd said the public should “be wary of any snake ...