It seems unfairly menacing that a snake that can literally "stand up" and look a full-grown person in the eye would also be among the most venomous on that planet, but that describes the famous king cobra. King cobras can reach 18 feet(5.5 meters) in length, making them the longest of all venomous snakes. When confronted, they can raise up to one-third of their bodies off the ground still move forward to attack. They will also flare out their iconic hoods and a bone-chilling hiss that sounds almost like a growling dog.
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Their venom is not the most potent among snakes, but the amount of neurotoxin they can deliver in a single bite--up to two-tenths of a fluid ounce (seven milliliters)--is enough to kill 20 people, or even an elephant.
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King cobras live mainly in the rain forest and plains of India, southern china, and Southeast Asia, and their coloring can vary greatly from region to region. They are comfortable in the trees, on land, and in water, feeding mainly on others snakes, venomous and nonvenomous. They will also eat lizards, eggs, and small mammals. Come eye-to-eye with the King cobra, the longest venomous snake in the world. Learn why it is the reptile of choice for exotic snake charmers.
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