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Reptiles
King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 6-12 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a carnivore species found in South and Southeast Asian forests. It typically lives 15-20 years, weighing around 6-12 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the king cobra: King cobras are the only snakes that build nests for their eggs.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.