Fun facts about the King Cobra
They are the only snake that builds nests for its eggs. The female will guard the eggs until they hatch.
Snake charmers in Asia often charm king cobras. The cobra is mesmerized by the shape and movement of the flute, not by the sound.
They live to around 20 years old.
Its conservation status is "least concern".
The main predator to the king cobra is the mongoose because the mongoose is immune to its poison. However, mongooses rarely attack king cobras unless they have to.
Venom from a king cobra can kill a human in around 45 minutes. However, they do not attack unless they feel cornered and only around 5 people a year die from king cobra bites.
They shed 4 to 6 times per year.
They are revered in India where they represent the god Shiva.
They are the only snake that builds nests for its eggs. The female will guard the eggs until they hatch.
Snake charmers in Asia often charm king cobras. The cobra is mesmerized by the shape and movement of the flute, not by the sound.
They live to around 20 years old.
Its conservation status is "least concern".
The main predator to the king cobra is the mongoose because the mongoose is immune to its poison. However, mongooses rarely attack king cobras unless they have to.
Venom from a king cobra can kill a human in around 45 minutes. However, they do not attack unless they feel cornered and only around 5 people a year die from king cobra bites.
They shed 4 to 6 times per year.
They are revered in India where they represent the god Shiva.
Fun facts about the King Cobra
They are the only snake that builds nests for its eggs. The female will guard the eggs until they hatch.
Snake charmers in Asia often charm king cobras. The cobra is mesmerized by the shape and movement of the flute, not by the sound.
They live to around 20 years old.
Its conservation status is "least concern".
The main predator to the king cobra is the mongoose because the mongoose is immune to its poison. However, mongooses rarely attack king cobras unless they have to.
Venom from a king cobra can kill a human in around 45 minutes. However, they do not attack unless they feel cornered and only around 5 people a year die from king cobra bites.
They shed 4 to 6 times per year.
They are revered in India where they represent the god Shiva.
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