For 185 years, science has assumed there was only one species of king cobra. Herpetologist Gowri Shankar shares his near-death experience that led to a groundbreaking discovery for the snake world.

Cobras are not naturally aggressive, but their venom is typically highly toxic. Find out how to avoid a bite from these fascinating snakes – and what to do if you are bitten by one.

But despite their fearsome reputation, these snakes are not inherently aggressive toward humans. Most recorded incidents result from unwitting encounters or self-defence; humans are not their ...

The Highly Potent Bite Of A King Cobra Can Kill 20 People King cobras are found throughout Southeast Asia, in southern China, and in parts of India. They are primarily known to prey on other ...

Shankar says he’s one of few people to have survived a king cobra bite, a fortune he attributes to the small amount of venom the snake injected.

This is what makes the king cobra so infamous among snake species, but another species is equally intimidating. The green mamba is notorious for its bite.

The mighty king cobra — the world's longest venomous snake — is actually four distinct species, scientists have confirmed in a new study. For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by ...

The King has met its match… At some point during this incredibly dangerous fight, the python was bitten by the ultra-venomous king cobra.

A North Carolina man is now fighting for his life after recently being bit by a king cobra snake he apparently kept as a pet, according to officials.

For 185 years, science has assumed there was only one species of king cobra. Herpetologist Gowri Shankar shares his near-death experience that led to a groundbreaking discovery for the snake world.

Because king cobra bites are relatively rare, there also isn’t much incentive for a company to develop relevant products. (Read more about the search for a better antivenom.) ...