The king cobra, previously considered one species, has been reclassified into four distinct species based on extensive ...

Snakes have varied lifespans depending on species and environment. King cobras live 20 to 25 years in the wild, but up to 30 years in captivity. Boa constrictors can reach 40 years in captivity.

King cobras are shy, but they can become aggressive if threatened and deliver a significant amount of venom in a single bite ...

7. King Cobra: Known as the world's longest venomous snake, it can grow up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) in length. 6. Anaconda: A relative of the green anaconda, this species can also reach significant ...

But a king cobra snake in its entirety — even the blood — takes the cake. Produced by Jenner Deal Follow BI Video: On Facebook More from Travel There's a long list of contenders for the ...

Three live king cobra snakes were found inside potato chip canisters, US prosecutors say A California man was arrested after a package addressed to him was found with three live king cobras hidden ...

Residents of Casper, Wyoming, eager to keep their lives snake-free got some unwelcome news on Tuesday when a widely circulated Facebook post announced that a truck carrying a load of king cobras ...

The idea of coming face-to-face with a tiny garden snake is enough to make most tremble, but for Gowri Shankar, a wildlife biologist with a passionate love for the king cobra, it was an incentive ...