The reclassification of the king cobra into four species follows nearly 20 years of research, crucial for conservation and medical treatment. These species, identified through genetic analysis ...

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

The King Cobra is probably the most famous, with a reputation for being among the deadliest snakes in Africa's spitting cobras, having toxins that can paralyze or kill a victim upon a single bite.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...