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What is the natural habitat of a King Cobra in Australia?

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Australian Reptile Park is the only Australian institution which holds a King Cobra. Visit us to have a rare experience with our most famous snake. read more

Australia's biggest venomous snake has produced a huge lethal 'shot' for reptile wranglers on the NSW Central Coast. In an enormous yield, four-metre long king cobra Raja has delivered almost 500 milligrams of deadly toxin for veteran handler Billy Collett at Gosford's Australian Reptile Park, north of Sydney. read more

The King Cobra Snake (Ophiophagus hannah) is the largest venomous snake in the world. The King Cobra snake is also perhaps the most dangerous snake in the world where humans are concerned. Under conditions of high prey availability they can reach a length of 18.5 feet. Several people die from the bite of the King Cobra each year. read more

King Cobra Snake Habitat. The King Cobra snake lives in much of mainland South East Asia and throughout the dense highland forests. The King Cobra has a preference for living in areas where there are lakes and streams as it is an excellent swimmer. read more

Habitat. Distributed from India east to China and south to the Philippines, the king cobra is not a common species probably because it is the top predator in the food chain. It inhabits rainforests and bamboo thickets. Diet. Although birds and mammals are sometimes taken, the favourite food of the king cobra is, surprisingly, other snakes. read more

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