What is the rarest king cobra?

Albino cobras are among10 rarest albino animals in the world, said experts and officials who spotted the reptile.
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Are albino King Cobras rare?

"Albino cobras are rare. It is rarer to spot an albino adult cobra. These snakes are white because of some variations in their pigmentation genes.
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What is the oldest king cobra?

These reptiles are vulnerable to various types of skin fungus. The lifespan of a king cobra in the wild is around 20 years. But the oldest king cobra record is held by a snake that reached 22 years of age!
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What is red king cobra?

The red spitting cobra (Naja pallida) is a species of spitting cobra native to Africa. Red spitting cobra. Conservation status. Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification.
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How many Leucistic king cobras are there?

One of 2 leucistic king cobras in the entire world, and the only one in America.
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Who is the king of all snake?

King cobras are the longest of all venomous snakes.
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What is the rarest snake in the world?

Saint Lucia racer
  • The Saint Lucia racer is a relatively small, non-venomous snake.
  • Fewer than 20 individuals remain, making it the world's rarest snake.
  • These remaining snakes are confined to one tiny (nine-hectare) islet – Maria Major – situated 800 metres off the Saint Lucia mainland.
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Can I buy a king cobra?

Pet Laws. Most states don't allow king cobras as pets. Even in those that do, city and county statutes often prohibit venomous snakes. In some states, such as Florida, you may legally own a king cobra if you have an annual permit.
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What is the rarest cobra snake?

Albino cobras are among10 rarest albino animals in the world, said experts and officials who spotted the reptile.
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What is the largest king cobra on record?

The largest known king cobra was 5.59 m (18 ft 4 in) long and captured in Thailand. It differs from other cobra species by size and hood. It is larger, has a narrower and longer stripe on the neck. The head of a mature snake can be quite massive and bulky in appearance.
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Why is cobra called King?

Besides the title of the longest venomous snake, what makes the King Cobra the king of snakes is that it maintains an almost strict diet of snakes. Rat Snakes make up their favourite meal, but they also prey upon deadly snakes like kraits and other cobras, and even their own kind.
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Do king cobras eat other king cobras?

Occasionally, a King Cobra may eat a venomous species – including other King Cobras. In captivity, these snakes are usually raised on mice and rats. If fed this diet from a young age, most accept it readily. They may even refuse to eat other snakes when they reach adulthood.
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Is there a red cobra?

Naja pallida is commonly known as the red spitting cobra because of its common brick-red or red-orange color; it may also be brown, pink, yellow or grey. Red spitting cobras are distinguished from other snakes within the genus Naja by the single, thick dark band around their necks and throats.
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What is the price of a king cobra snake?

It was just as easy to buy an adult cobra online for about $300.
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What snake is blue in color?

What is the scientific name of the blue racer snake? The scientific name of the blue racer snake is Coluber constrictor foxii. It is a subspecies of the Eastern racer snake, a species that is endemic to North and Central America.
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What is a blue Viper?

It is, in fact, a deadly snake whose venom can cause severe bleeding, both internally and externally. According to the Moscow Zoo, the snakes are the blue variety of the white-lipped island pit viper - a venomous pit viper subspecies found in Indonesia and East Timor.
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Are there king cobras in USA?

King cobras, which can grow to 18 feet long, are found in parts of Southeast Asia — the lone king cobra escapee wandering Central Florida notwithstanding. But there are venomous snakes in Florida.
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Are king cobras smart?

The King Cobra is considered the most intelligent snake in the world because of several behaviors not seen in other snakes. One is its ability in captivity to recognize its handler from other people. Another is the ability of males in the wild to recognize the boundaries of their territory.
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Is the Rainbow Snake real?

The rainbow snake is a beautifully colored, non-venomous snake that lives in streams, swamps and marshes in southern Maryland and eastern Virginia.
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What is world's rarest animal?

The single rarest animal in the world is the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). This porpoise lives only in the extreme northwestern corner of the Gulf of California in Mexico. Since the population was recorded at 567 in 1997, it has since declined to its current state of 18.
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What is king cobra afraid of?

King Cobras Fear the Mongoose

Mongooses are noted for their audacious attacks on highly venomous snakes, such as king cobras.
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What is the fastest snake?

The fastest land snake is the aggressive black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) of southeastern, tropical Africa. The snake can reach speeds of 16-19 km/h (10-12 mph) in short bursts over level ground.
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