King: Cobra

They primarily eat other snakes, including both harmless rat snakes and deadly true cobras or mambas.

Despite its name, the King Cobra is not a "true" cobra (genus Naja ). It belongs to its own unique genus, Ophiophagus . King Cobra True Cobras ( Naja ) Ophiophagus Naja Max Length Up to 18–19 feet Typically 4–7 feet Primary Diet Other snakes Rodents, lizards, and birds Nesting Habits Builds and guards a leaf nest Does not build nests Warning Sound Low-pitched growling hiss Higher-pitched classic hiss The KING COBRA! LONGEST Venomous snake in the WORLD King Cobra

Can reach lengths of up to 18 to 19 feet, though they typically average 10 to 13 feet. They primarily eat other snakes, including both harmless