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KING COBRA

Ophiophagus hannah

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Field Notes

Description:

The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world, reaching lengths of 4 meters. These snakes get their name bacause of their cannibalistic behaviour, feeding excusively on other snakes. This snake is spread from India, Thailand, and all the way to Indonesia and Borneo.

Habitat:

Bamboo forest, Tropical rainforest, scrub.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Scott Frazier
Hello. This is listed for Jakarta. Is it a zoo spotting? Please use the "habitat box" to fill in the habitat of your spotting, rather than the general habitats where the species is found. Thanks!
beaker98
Wow! That is scary and incredible at the same time. Amazing photos!
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PublishedAugust 1, 2013

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