What is the reproductive cycle of a king cobra?

The ovary releases the unfertilized eggs through the oviduct where the stored sperm fertilizes them before they exit. The king cobra will make a nest of leaves for her clutch, which she'll then cover with leaves and lay on top of to incubate. read more

Among those that invest heavily in their offspring, the King cobra constructs a nest for their eggs. King Cobra Natural History King cobras (Ophiophagus hannah) are the largest venomous snakes in the world, occasionally reaching up to 18 feet. read more

The King Cobra's have a much different way of reproduction than other snakes. There is no vissible difference between male and female King Cobras the only way for humans to tell is to stick a probe up into the cloaca of the snake if it is a female the probe will not be able to make it a far way up the cloaca, in a male the probe will go up a much father distance. read more

King Cobra Natural History King cobras (Ophiophagus hannah) are the largest venomous snakes in the world, occasionally reaching up to 18 feet. Found throughout Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia and the Philippines, king cobras reside in forests, savannahs, mangrove swamps and agricultural areas. read more

By Meg Campbell; Updated April 24, 2017 Cobras are a species of snake included in the Elapidae family, and like other venomous snakes in this family, are also known as Elapids. read more