What is the difference between cobra and king cobra?

There are a couple of differences between King Cobras and true cobras. Those differences seem minor to me, but scientists consider them important enough to put King Cobras in a separate genus. 1. Hood size and shape. King Cobras (top) have a longer, narrower hood than other cobras. read more

King Cobra vs Cobra King cobra and cobra are two of the most notoriously dangerous snakes of the world. Both of them can bite almost any animal to death, by injecting their killing venom. Despite their deadliness, cobra and king cobra are amongst the most beautiful snakes with distinctive markings on the body. read more

Actually, some true cobras also eat snakes. The difference in diet is that King Cobras eat almost exclusively other snakes as adults in the wild. In terms of genetic relationships, the King Cobra is a separate genus (Ophiophagus) from the True Cobras of the genus Naja. read more

Difference between Cobra and King Cobra are given below: Cobra. 1. It is very common. 2. Found in crevices, dark and open places. 3. Length up to 1.8 meters. 4. Frontal shield trunks. 5. A small triangular shield is present forth and fifth infra labials. 6. Hood is large. 7. Coudals scales are in pairs. King Cobra. 1. It is rare. 2. Found in dense forest. 3. read more