King Cobra lesser-known facts and insights: The snake that builds nests and hunts snakes

The King Cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake, inhabits South and Southeast Asia, preying mainly on other snakes. Known for its unique nesting behavior, the female builds and guards nests, laying 20-50 eggs. While possessing potent venom, they are not aggressive unless provoked, using a distinctive growl-like hiss for defense and avoiding mongooses.