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Reptile ยท Tropical forest
King cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
Meet the animal
Life as a king cobra
King cobras are the longest venomous snakes and live in forests across South and South-East Asia.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
An expandable hood makes the snake appear larger, and highly specialised venom helps subdue other snakes.
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Surprising fact
The female king cobra builds and guards a nest of leaves for her eggs.