King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

The largest venomous snake in the world that is known the world over. The species lives across northern India to China down to Indonesia. They are threatened by habitat destruction and are listed as vulnerable to extinction. The kind cobra is noticeable not just by its size but also by the characteristic chevron bands across the body.

Size:: Up to 5 metres (18 feet)
Diet:: Other snakes
Speed:: Up to 15 km/hr
Habitat:: Range of habitats but prefers dense forests
Superpower:: Only snakes in the world that build nests for their eggs, which female guards until hatching

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