Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Ophiophagus hannah
Range
India, China, Malayasia, Indonesia, Philippines
Location in the Zoo
Reptiles and Amphibians Building
Cool Animal Fact
The king cobra is the longest of all venomous snakes in the world; they frequently reach 13 feet long, and the world record is 18 feet!
How we Help Save Them
- Provided 21 Indian villages with support for safe solutions to live around snakes.
- 4 snake rescuers received professional training in snake handling, safe rescue and relocation.
- 30 schools and 10 community centers were spoken to about human-snake conflict, snake ecology, conservation, prevention and first aid.
How You Can Help
Donate to help save King cobras in the wild:
