King Cobra vs. Cobra: Unmasking the Deadliest Snake and Its Secrets!

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News18•18-12-2025, 12:31
King Cobra vs. Cobra: Unmasking the Deadliest Snake and Its Secrets!
- •King Cobra (Nagraj) and Cobra (Gehunvan) are distinct snakes, differing in size, habitat, diet, and venom.
- •King Cobra is the world's longest venomous snake (18-20 ft), while Cobra is 5-6 ft long.
- •King Cobra is 'ophiophagous,' feeding exclusively on other snakes; Cobras eat rodents, lizards, and frogs.
- •King Cobra injects the highest amount of neurotoxic venom (420mg) in a single bite, causing death in 20 minutes.
- •Cobra bites are common in India, but King Cobra encounters and bites are very rare due to their dense forest habitat.
Why It Matters: King Cobra is distinct, longer, more venomous, and a snake-eater, but Cobra bites are more common.
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