Species Detail
King Cobra
Snakes

King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

Habitat

Dense forests and bamboo thickets

Range

South and Southeast Asia

Adult Size

11 ft (3.5 m)

Diet

Other snakes and lizards

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

About this species

It is the world's longest venomous snake. Known for its distinct hood, it is also highly specialized as a snake eater.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

King Cobra is an arboreal snake — provide sturdy climbing structure alongside secure hides and scent-based foraging.

  • Provide at least two snug hides (warm and cool) plus a humid hide.
  • Add sturdy branches and vines sized to the snake for climbing and perching.
  • Warm prey and drag it along decor to create scent trails for tracking.
  • Keep the base cluttered with low plants and cork so the snake feels secure moving down.
  • Offer a range of perch diameters to exercise grip variety.
  • Provide a sturdy water dish large enough for soaking.

Housing & Social Behavior

Solitary

Ophiophagous (snake-eating) apex predators; must be kept strictly solitary to avoid lethal predation.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.