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KING COBRA

Ophiophagus hannah

Description:

The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world, reaching lengths of 4 meters. These snakes get their name bacause of their cannibalistic behaviour, feeding excusively on other snakes. This snake is spread from India, Thailand, and all the way to Indonesia and Borneo.

Habitat:

Bamboo forest, Tropical rainforest, scrub.

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5 Comments

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 10 years ago

BTW, Welcome to Project Noah!

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 10 years ago

Hello. This is listed for Jakarta. Is it a zoo spotting? Please use the "habitat box" to fill in the habitat of your spotting, rather than the general habitats where the species is found. Thanks!

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander 10 years ago

Cool!

Subin S
Subin S 10 years ago

Great spotting!!

beaker98
beaker98 10 years ago

Wow! That is scary and incredible at the same time. Amazing photos!

NathanSputatrix
Spotted by
NathanSputatrix

Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibu Kota Jakarta, Indonesia

Spotted on Jul 30, 2013
Submitted on Aug 1, 2013

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