Who is the king of all snake?

The king cobra is an apex predator and dominant over all other snakes except large pythons.
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Why king cobra is called King?

King cobras are impressively venomous, large snakes native to Asia. They are called king cobras because they can kill and eat cobras.
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Who is the strongest snake?

Compared with previous measurements of other snakes, such as pythons, the data so far suggests king snakes are, pound for pound, the strongest constrictors in the world, Penning says.
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Who is the king of snake reptile?

King cobras are venomous snakes that live in South and Southeast Asia. The reptile makes its home in forests and swamps. It can grow up to 18 feet long. And the animal's toxic bite is powerful enough to kill an elephant.
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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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Who is Vasuki Naag?

Vasuki is Shiva's snake, depicted around his neck. He is known in Chinese and Japanese mythology as being one of the "eight Great Dragon Kings" (八大龍王 pinyin: Bādà lóngwáng; Japanese: Hachidai Ryūō), amongst Nanda (Nāgarāja), Upananda, Sāgara (Shakara), Takshaka, Balavan, Anavatapta, and Utpala.
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What is the longest king snake?

Eastern kingsnakes range in size from 91.4-121.9 cm (36-48 in.); longest recorded individual was 208.2 cm (82 in.)
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What eats king cobra?

The 8 Animals That Hunt Cobras
  • Mongoose. Mongooses are noted for their audacious attacks on highly venomous snakes, such as king cobras. ...
  • King Cobra. King cobras are not “true” cobras and instead mostly hunt cobra species. ...
  • Honey Badger. ...
  • Eagles. ...
  • Hawks. ...
  • Secretary Bird. ...
  • Crocodiles. ...
  • Humans.
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Who is the biggest snake in the world?

The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is the longest snake in the world, regularly reaching over 6.25 metres in length.
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What snake kills the fastest?

The king cobra (Species: Ophiophagus hannah) can kill you the fastest of any snake. The reason a king cobra can kill a person so fast is because of the large volume of potent neurotoxic venom which stops nerves in the body from working.
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What is the 2 step snake?

During the Vietnam War, American soldiers referred to the many-banded krait as the "two-step snake," in the mistaken belief that its venom was lethal enough to kill within two steps. The many-banded krait gathered worldwide attention after a juvenile individual bit Joe Slowinski on 11 September 2001 in Myanmar.
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Which is non poisonous snake?

So, the correct answer is 'Python'
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What's the biggest king cobra?

The largest King Cobra ever recorded dates back to the second World War and measured 5.7 meters (18.8 feet) in length! According to the Guinness World Records, this snake was captured in Malaysia in April 1937. Its enormous size brought lots of attention and it was moved to the London Zoo for more to see.
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Can a snake live for 1000 years?

Snakes reach sexual maturity within two to four years, depending on the species and living conditions. In perfect conditions, adult snakes live anywhere from 20 to 30 years, with natural predators and the encroachment of humans severely limiting the number of years most snakes live.
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Which country has most king cobra?

King cobras are endemic across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. They are also found in the southern regions of East Asia where they are not as common. The snake is endemic in countries such as India, Bangladesh, Burma, Bhutan, Cambodia, Nepal, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, Singapore, and Vietnam.
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Are cobras good parents?

Cobra mothers in general are usually extremely attentive to their eggs, but king cobras go above and beyond in this department. They assemble the nests by maneuvering the foliage and leaves with their heads and physiques.
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Which snake can defeat king cobra?

Yet, the reticulated python - the world's longest and heaviest snake - remained constricted around the king cobra and killed the cobra while too being dead.
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Who are cobras natural enemies?

The snake's biggest enemy is the mongoose, which is quick enough to dart in and bite the back of the cobra's neck before the snake can defend itself. "Spitting cobra" refers to any one of several cobra varieties that have the ability to spit or spray venom from their fangs in defense.
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What is the largest milk snake?

Lampropeltis micropholis gaigeae, commonly known as the black milk snake, is a non-venomous subspecies of milk snake. It is the largest known milk snake subspecies.
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Where do king snakes live?

King snakes make their home in rock outcrops, brushy hillsides, river valleys, woodlands, fields, and pine forests; and range from southeastern Canada to southern Ecuador. In Southern California, kingsnakes can be found cruising around during the day in search of food or a mate.
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Do king snakes have teeth?

Though kingsnakes are non-venomous, they still bite. Kingsnakes do not have fangs as they are non-venomous. However, they still have teeth that are short and conical, which they use in biting. Kingsnakes are not known to be aggressive, and they will only bite when provoked.
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Who is king of Nagas?

Vasuki, the king of nagas and who coils over Lord Shiva's neck and offered to serve as the rope to pull Mount Mandara in the Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean of Milk) to release the Amrita (nectar of the immortality).
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Is Sheshnag and Vasuki brothers?

Yes. Vasuki and Sheshnaag are brothers both being the sons of Kadru and Rishi Kashyap. Rishi Kashyap and Kadru had one more son named Manasa.
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Is sheshnag still alive?

As per a legend, Lord Shiva is said to have left Sheshnag (snake) in this place while talking about the secrets of eternal life with Goddess Parvati. Another myth is that Sheshnag himself created this lake and began living here. It is a local belief that Sheshnag lives in this lake even to this day.
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