Elapidae
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Elapidae is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydocephalus. Many members of this
King Cobra
Sinomicrurus macclellandi
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Fierce Snake Oxyuranus microlepidotus
King cobra
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The king cobra is a species complex of snakes endemic to Asia. With an average length of 3.18 to 4 m and a record length of 5.85 m, it is the world's longest venomous snake and among the heaviest. Und
Elapidae
…the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Members of the family have a wide range of sizes, from the 18 cm (7.1 in) white-lipped snake to the 5.85 m (19 ft 2 in) king cobra. Most species have neurotoxic venom that is channeled by their hollow fangs, and some may contain other toxic components in varying proportions. The…
12 The Mystical King Cobra and Coffee Forests
A baby king cobra showing its chevron pattern on the back
King cobra in its habitat
Preying on a smaller snake