King Cobra Facts and Effects

The video discusses the king cobra, a snake known for its specialized diet of other snakes, including its own kind. King cobras are large, agile, and possess a potent neurotoxic venom that causes respiratory failure in their prey. They are unique in their snake-eating specialization, making them a top predator among snakes.

What makes the king cobra a nightmare for other snakes?

• It is immune to all snake venoms.

• It has a specialized diet of other snakes.

• It is the largest snake in the world.

• It can fly short distances.

What is the average length of a king cobra?

• 14 to 16 feet

• 11 to 13 feet

• 8 to 10 feet

• 5 to 7 feet

How does the king cobra's venom affect its prey?

• It makes the prey fall asleep.

• It causes paralysis by affecting the nervous system.

• It causes immediate heart failure.

• It causes the prey to become disoriented.

What happens to the prey after the king cobra's venom takes effect?

• The prey becomes immune to the venom.

• The prey's nervous system shuts down, leading to death.

• The prey becomes a friend to the king cobra.

• The prey grows larger in size.

What unusual behavior is sometimes observed in king cobras?

• They can fly short distances.

• They can change color to camouflage.

• They sometimes eat other king cobras.

• They can swim long distances.

Which snake is considered the top specialized snake eater?

• Python

• Rattlesnake

• Anaconda

• King cobra

Why might someone who dislikes snakes appreciate the king cobra?

• It is very colorful.

• It eats other snakes.

• It is the smallest snake.

• It is very friendly to humans.