King cobra

The king cobra is the world’s longest venomous snake, capable of reaching up to 18 feet. Found mainly in Southeast Asia, it has a slender, agile body and a distinctive hood that it flares when threatened, displaying eye-like patterns. Its venom is potent, mainly targeting the nervous system, and can be fatal to humans if untreated. Despite its dangerous reputation, the king cobra primarily preys on other snakes and prefers to escape danger. It plays a vital role in maintaining balanced ecosystems by controlling rodent and snake populations.