King cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

King cobra’s description

I am the longest venimous snake in the world. When I am in danger, I stand up, which does not deter me to move : I can follow my adversaries on long distances like that. Exceptionnal hunter, I mostly feed on other snakes.

Unknown

Population 

Threatened

Threats

Up to 5.5 meters

Size

Up to 10 kilos

Weight

Where do I live ?

I can be found in the whole south-east Asia, from India to Indonesia.

Which threats ?

Men track me down for my skin and my fangs : they are used in the asian traditional medecine. Sometimes, they kill me only because they are afraid of me.

Kiwiwho’s word to save the king cobra

Trading me isn’t forbidden, but it is strictly controlled. In some areas, I enjoy natural parks to live away from hunters and associations teach the local populations about how to live with me.

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