Question 1

True or false: King cobras primarily eat other snakes, including venomous species.

Accepted Answer

True. Their diet consists mainly of snakes, which is why they are called 'king' cobras.

Question 2

True or false: The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world.

Accepted Answer

True. It can reach up to 18 feet, making it the longest venomous snake, though not the heaviest.

Question 3

True or false: King cobras can spit their venom like some other cobra species.

Accepted Answer

False. They do not spit venom; they inject it through a bite, unlike spitting cobras.

Question 4

True or false: King cobras are native to Africa and Asia.

Accepted Answer

False. They are found only in South and Southeast Asia, not in Africa.

Question 5

True or false: King cobras build nests for their eggs and guard them until they hatch.

Accepted Answer

True. They are among the few snakes that construct leaf nests and fiercely protect their eggs.

Question 6

True or false: A single bite from a king cobra can kill an elephant within an hour.

Accepted Answer

True. The venom is potent enough to kill an elephant, though it rarely targets them.

Question 7

True or false: The king cobra's hood is larger than that of any other cobra species.

Accepted Answer

False. While impressive, their hood is not the largest; some true cobras have wider hoods.

Question 8

True or false: King cobras are immune to their own venom.

Accepted Answer

False. They have some resistance but are not fully immune; large doses can still harm them.

King Cobra Trivia Questions