King Cobra - Ophiophagus hannah - Largest Poisonous Snake The King Cobra - Ophiophagus hannah , is the largest poisonous snake in the world and is truly the “King” of all venomous snakes. King Cobras are placed in the “Elapidae Family”, which has an identifying trait of having “Fixed Fangs” set at the front of the mouth. It is not uncommon for the King Cobra to reach a length over 18 feet. I have heard stories of 20 foot + specimens still being found on occasion in Northern India. I have been fortunate to work with these remarkable venomous reptiles in the past and all I can say is WOW! Of all the Poisonous Snakes I have worked with, these guys are the most impressive. King Cobras are not only extremely large, but they “Hood Out”, with their face 4-5 feet in the air. When a King Cobra strikes at you, your heart almost stops just from the loud hiss! One's body instantly produces adrenalin upon 1st glance at a towering, hooded King Cobra locking stares with you. They almost seem to mesmerize you with their swaying bodies, trance, and eyes (almost like a beautiful feminine woman). One thing for sure is, of all the poisonous snakes in captivity that I have worked with, the Cobras are by far the most intelligent. They almost seem to have “Problem Solving” capabilities
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