King cobra

One of the most dangerous reptiles in the world is King Cobra. Ophiophagus hannah, an elapid snake species with venom, is only found in the rainforests of Southern and Southeast Asia. The only cobra in the genus Ophiophagus, it may be identified from other cobras primarily by its size and neck markings.

King Cobra's potent venom is employed to render its prey unconscious before it is consumed. It is one of the most lethal snakes in the world, with complex venom that has a quick cardiotoxic and neurotoxin effect. This indicates that it will directly influence the heart and central nervous system of its target after it has dosed them. The receiver first becomes paralyzed, then all physical processes gradually start to shut down.

Southeast Asia, India, and southern China are home to king cobras. It is the largest of the deadly snakes, with a thin body that can reach lengths of more than 5 meters. They have a hood that extends when they are in a defensive position to set them apart from other snake species. On the back of their heads, they also feature two sizable "occipitals," which are huge individual scales. Only the King Cobra has a scale pattern like this.