King Cobra – This photo was taken at NANDANKANAN Zoological Park in Bhubaneshwar (Odisha).

• Common Names: King Cobra
• Scientific Names: Ophiophagus hannah
• Distinctive Characters: It is the longest venomous land snake. Grow upto 5-7 meter in length weight (20 kg). Venom is neurotoxin.
• Size, Identification: King Cobra lifts one third of its body off the ground, makes a hood and hisses loudly when threatened.
• Habit: Venomous snake, Excellent swimmer.
• Habitat: Mountains region of India, South China, Malaysia. Prefer to live in areas dotted with lakes and streams, mangroves.
• Food: Feeds on other snakes
• Breeding: Make nests for laying eggs.
• Status: Schedule – 1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act.

(Source: Display Board)