Jun 18, 2023, 03:20 PM IST

King Cobra: 8 amazing facts you need to know

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Fact #1 King cobras can “stand up” and look a full-grown human in the eye.

Fact #2 A king cobra can lift up one-third of its body and still move forward when attacking.

Fact #3 King cobras have a shy nature and try to avoid humans. Instead of attacking, they tend to scare with a flared hood.

Fact #4 The hissing sound of King Cobras can sound almost like the growling of a dog.

Fact #5 King cobras are the longest of all venomous snakes and can reach length of 18 feet.

Fact #6 In one bite, a king cobra can deliver enough venom to kill 20 people or even an elephant.

Fact #7 King cobras are the only snakes in the world that build nests for their eggs.

Fact #8 King cobras are actually deaf to ambient noises and instead sense ground vibrations.

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