The average living room measures about 16 feet by 20 feet, so imagine sitting on your couch and spotting a snake stretched ...

King cobras are already among the most intimidating venomous snakes on the planet, known for their impressive size and powerful venom. But some individuals grow even larger than most, setting records ...

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 ...

King cobras are the heavyweight champions of the snake world. These are the largest and longest of any other venomous snake on Earth. This is what makes the king cobra so infamous among snake species, ...

A raised hood may look familiar, but science reveals King cobras and common cobras differ sharply in venom, behaviour, and ...