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Cobras
Cobras or elapids are a species of venomous snake that include both terrestrial snakes and sea snakes. Elapids can found in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans as well as in India, Africa, Asia, Australia and one species, the eastern coral snake (also known as the American cobra) is found in the United States. Questions about cobras can be directed here.
931 Questions
What is king cobras main threat?
The only predators are the mongoose and man.
General Information
King Cobra Scientific Cassification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Ophiophagus
Species: O. Hannah
The largest poisonous snake would be the King Cobra(Ophiophagus hanna), the Latin wordOphiophagus means "Snake-eater". The king cobras average size is 13-14 ft. (3.96-4.26m) weighing around 20 lbs (9 kg), they can reach a length of around 18.5ft (5.6388m) weighing over 40lbs. (18.1436kgs.) and lives in the Rainforest's and grasslands of Southeast Asia, India and China. Color is generally tan, olive-green or black with faint pale yellow cross bands, the females lay around 50 eggs in a constructed nest where they will guard and incubate them faithfully for 60 to 80 days, the young are called Hatchlings and about 1.5 ft. (50cm ) long at birth, the King cobra is very fast and agile with an average lifespan of about 20 years.
Although not the most toxic of poisonous snakes a king cobra can kill an elephant with one bite, the king cobra tracks by site and smell then kills it's prey by striking and injecting it with venom and swallowing it whole, it's preferred diet is mainly other venomous and non-venomous snakes but includes small reptiles, birds and amphibians as well. King Cobras are aggressive and will rear up to confront the intruder where most other cobras will slither away and hide. The only predators are the mongoose and man.
How many snakes are there in the world?
Fifteen families are currently recognized, comprising 456 genera and over 2,900 species.
I have no idea how many individuals exist.
The fastest time of a spirtfire recorded in WW2 was 387 mph.
How did the cobra lily get its name?
because she loved cobra snakes and she always went to play near lilies.
What are king cobras know for?
King cobras may be best known as the species of choice for the snake charmers of South Asia.
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King Cobras eat smaller animals including snakes. They also eat animals such as rat snakes, Mangrove Snakes, sizable pythons, rats, lizards, rodents, etc.
maximum speed 1350 mph.
cruise speed 1320 mph
Over 600 MPH
Their Defense weapons are there
1.Teeth
2.claws
3.Back feet
king cobras do not have teeth they have fangs, not all snakes have fangs only some
Cobras aren't native to Washington, so no, unless you are at the zoo.
What type of eyes does a king cobra have?
The King Cobra has a rounded eye with an elliptical pupil. The eyes are set on the side of the head, in front of the 'pit' and nostrils.
What is the correct horsepower of a 428 cobra jet?
The 1968 428 Cobra Jet has 335 horsepower 428-CI Cobra Jet V8
Which animal is famed for it's ability to hunt and kikll pousonous cobra snskes?
mongoose. but i don't know why
No. If you see anything in Texas that flattens its neck into a hood, it's a harmless Hognose snake
a lam goes very fast, faster than you
not very fast
it goes fast enough
