The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is endemic to Asia, with a range that spans from India through Southeast Asia to southern China. They prefer trees and bushes near streams or in mangrove swamps.

For the gaboon viper vs king cobra, lifespans are one of the characteristics they have in common. Both species are thought to live up to 20 years in the wild, though captive specimens tend to live ...

The mighty king cobra — the world's longest venomous snake — is actually four distinct species, scientists have confirmed in a new study. For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by ...

King cobras, which can measure 15-plus feet, are the longest venomous snakes on earth. They inhabit rainforests and plains in northern India, southern China, and Southeast Asia.

Scientists found a “dangerously venomous” 10-foot-long snake in an island forest and discovered a new species: the Luzon king cobra. Photo from AR via Unsplash In a coastal forest of the ...

Despite the king cobra’s fierce reputation, it is generally only aggressive when threatened or protecting its nest. However, females with eggs may attack unprovoked.

Scientists identified four new species of king cobra from 154 museum specimens. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The mighty ...