King Cobra

The King Cobra, a venomous snake native to Southeast Asia, is among the world's largest snakes, capable of reaching lengths of up to 4 meters. Although not inherently aggressive, a King Cobra can become confrontational if agitated or provoked, though it generally avoids interactions with humans. When feeling threatened, it raises the front portion of its body, expands its hood, bares its fangs, and emits a loud hissing sound. During a bite, it maintains its grip for up to eight minutes. Hospital records in Thailand indicate that King Cobra bites are exceedingly rare.