king cobra

black cobra

 

     

The king of sneak

The Indian  cobra varies tremendously in color and pattern throughout  its range.੦☺

King cobra

Snakes

The king cobra, also known as the hamadryad, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, endemic to forests from India through Southeast Asia. This serpent is the world's longest venomous snake. Adult king cobras are 3.18 to 4 m long. 

Scientific name: Ophiophagus hannah

Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing) 

Rank: Species

Higher classification: Ophiophagus

Did you know: Some cobras, such as the king cobra, can climb trees, slither on land, and swim in the water.