King Cobra

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King Cobra

True wildlife| King Cobras | King Cobras are the largest venomous snakes and they reach lengths between 3 and 5.5m (9.8 - 18 ft). Their colour can vary depending on their location but they are usually olive, brown or black.
When they feel threatened they raise up to one third of their body off the ground, flare out their hood and emit a growling hiss.
King Cobras mate from January to April and unusually for snakes, the male and female remain together during the breeding season. They are the only snakes known to construct a nest for their eggs and the female does this by using her coils to pile up vegetation. 20 - 50 eggs are laid and both parents guard them until they hatch
After 60 - 80 days the eggs hatch and the young snakes are 45 - 50 cms (18 - 50 inches) in length and are dark with light coloured bands.