King Cobra
The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, capable of reaching 5.5 metres in length, and the only snake species known to build a nest for its eggs. Native to the forests of South and Southeast Asia, it feeds almost exclusively on other snakes. The king cobra is capable of raising the front third of its body off the ground while spreading its iconic hood — a display capable of looking a human directly in the eye.
Average Length
4.0 m
Average Weight
6 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Top Speed
19 km/h
WildAtlas insight
High elusiveness
This species is naturally difficult to observe in the wild, even where it is known to occur.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Reptile
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Social behavior
- Solitary
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
Quick Facts
King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes.
A single bite can deliver enough venom to kill an elephant.
King cobras are the only snakes that build nests for their eggs.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
70-77 days incubation
Litter Size
30
Predators
Mongooses, Honey Badgers, Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for king cobra? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
Jim Corbett National Park
Uttarakhand
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Sundarbans National Park
West Bengal
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Kanha National Park
Madhya Pradesh
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Mudumalai National Park
Tamil Nadu
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Namdapha National Park
Arunachal Pradesh
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Nagarhole National Park
Karnataka
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Silent Valley National Park
Kerala
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Keibul Lamjao National Park
Manipur
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Kaziranga National Park
Assam
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Periyar National Park
Kerala
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Rajaji National Park
Uttarakhand
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