You've probably heard stories about venomous snakes, maybe even shivered at the thought of encountering one. The king cobra ...

The deadly snake's appearance on a porch prompted days of panic. Reporters staked out the neighborhood until the cobra was finally caught. It turned out the snake had been missing for months, but the ...

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is certainly one of the most spectacular and famous snakes on earth. With its massive size, exceptionally specialized behavior, and special ecological function, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists recently split the king cobra into four separate ...

A new study offers the first detailed look at king cobra combat. Video evidence reveals that when these snakes joust there is no venom—just a ritualized fight for mating rights. King cobras (like this ...