Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...

This is the terrifying moment a snake charmer had a close call with a king cobra in Thailand. Chalee Phrakaew, who goes by the stage name ‘Chom Hod Song', was taunting the 13ft snake in front of ...

There are 37 king cobras in the Field Museum's collection. The king cobra is largest venomous snake in the world. Recently, the experts on king cobras learned something new — just in time for ...

The king cobra, previously considered a single species, has been reclassified into four distinct species: Northern King Cobra, Sunda King Cobra, Western Ghats King Cobra, and Luzon King Cobra.

But a king cobra snake in its entirety — even the blood — takes the cake. Produced by Jenner Deal Follow BI Video: On Facebook More from Travel There's a long list of contenders for the ...

(From left) Dr. Rachunliu (Chun) G. Kamei, Research Associate Stephen Mahony and Dr. Sara Ruane hold a Ophiophagus Salvatana at the Field Museum, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Researchers are ...

King cobras are shy, but they can become aggressive if threatened and deliver a significant amount of venom in a single bite ...

The king cobra is hailed as one of the smartest snakes due to its advanced hunting strategies, memory, nest protection, and adaptability. Found in Southeast Asia, it preys on other snakes and ...

Saifullah, a school gardener, immediately closed the front door and evacuated ... Team for assistance in capturing the snake. He said the 11-kilogram King Cobra was successfully caught and this ...

While they haven’t slithered on earth for up to a century, some snake specimens at the Field Museum helped researchers discover four species of king cobra. Previously, all king cobras were ...

rat snakes, and checkered keelback, and they all looked so tiny in front of a king cobra. I just fell in love with the animal. Tell us about your first experience with rescuing cobras and your ...