These majestic reptiles are the longest venomous snake on Earth. They can be found in India, South China and Southeast Asia. The king cobra's venom is less potent than other snakes, but they inject it ...

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King cobras are spreading to different parts of India by hitching rides on some of the country’s busiest railway networks, a new study has found. The Western Ghats king cobra (Ophiophagus kaalinga), a ...

King Cobras on the Move: Why India’s Trains Are Carrying Snakes Beyond Their Natural Homes (Image: Biotropica (2026). DOI: 10.1111/btp.70157) A new study reports that vulnerable Western Ghats king ...

King cobras, the world’s longest venomous snakes, are popping up in parts of India where they have no business being—and it turns out they may be inadvertently boarding trains to get there. In ...

A study suggests that a rare species of king cobra found in India's Western Ghats may be using railways to expand its range beyond its native habitat. The study, published in the journal Biotropica, ...

I traveled to Indonesia to meet Panji, a famous snake expert, and face the world’s largest venomous snake — the King Cobra. While the Inland Taipan (Australia) holds the record for most venomous, the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) isn’t a difficult snake to ...