King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hannah)

* Family: Elapidae,

* Species: O. hannah,

* Type: Reptile,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average life span in the wild: 20 years,

* Size: 13 ft (4 m), Weight: Up to 20 lbs (9 kg),

* Group name: Quiver.

* Video: Animal planet,

Did you know? Synthetic cobra venom is used in pain relievers and arthritis medication. King is the world's longest and largest venomous snake in the world, growing to a length of 18.5 ft (5.7 m)

More Info: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/king-cobra.html

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Cobra

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