You've probably heard stories about venomous snakes, maybe even shivered at the thought of encountering one. The king cobra ...

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 ...

You would be hard-pressed to find two snakes that evoke more fear than the black mamba and the king cobra. Both species are ...

Among the most venomous animals in the world, it is not surprising that snakes snatch the top spots. Depending on the species ...

NEW DELHI, India -- The world's longest venomous snake, the king cobra, usually tries to avoid confrontation with humans and vice versa. A deadly drought in southern India left one snake a little less ...

While most snakes rely on natural cavities or abandoned burrows to lay their eggs, king cobras build a nest. It’s a laborious process that could take up to two whole weeks to complete. From Into the ...