Are female king cobra bigger than male king cobra?

According to Rivas and Burghardt's 2001 discussion of sexual dimorphism in snakes, the female is usually larger than the male in most snake species. But among king cobras, males are heavier and longer than females. Males can be more than 18 feet long and can weigh up to 44 pounds. read more

According to Rivas and Burghardt's 2001 discussion of sexual dimorphism in snakes, the female is usually larger than the male in most snake species. But among king cobras, males are heavier and longer than females. Males can be more than 18 feet long and can weigh up to 44 pounds. read more

Male King Cobras are longer and weigh more than female King Cobras, this is very unusual since in most snake species, the male is smaller than the female. The King Cobra can lift a third of its body off the ground. read more