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

Cobras, with their signature hood and venom, are among the most fearsome snakes. The article explores seven of the most ...

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural ...

The king cobra’s scientific name, Ophiophagus hannah, was first given in 1836 by Danish zoologist Theodore Edward Cantor.

The Cape cobra, known for its potent venom, is among the most lethal snakes. A very venomous cape cobra was found hidden under a resident's bed pillow in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in a shocking ...

W hen some snakes bite, they can deliver a powerful punch of toxin-filled venom that damages organ systems and can even result in death. Annually, around 400,000 snakebite victims die worldwide. One ...

with the king cobra likely to triumph. Despite the taipan’s more potent venom, the king cobra’s larger size, strength, and specialized snake-hunting abilities give it an advantage. The cobra ...