King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

The king Cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, measuring up to 18 feet long. 

This creature lives in the forests of India and Southeast Asia, where it lives on the ground and in trees. Its scales range from olive green to deep black, moving fluidly and serenely.

Despite their reputation as dangerous snakes, King Cobras display some surprising behaviors. 

Females build nests for their eggs, a behavior typically associated with birds. Their nests provide a secure home for their offspring.

Unlike most venomous snakes, the King Cobra’s venom is so lethal it can kill elephants. Thankfully, this snake does not seek out confrontation. Instead, it flares its hood and lifts a third of its body off the ground, intimidating other animals, striking only as a last resort.

Additionally, the King Cobra eats other snakes, regulating their populations and maintaining the health of its ecosystem.