a king cobra displayed at catoctin wildlife preserve in "thurmont maryland usa.

wildlife snake serpent reptile king cobra species snakes asia venomous genus ophiophagus phylogenetically indian subcontinent china coloration habitats black white strips brownish grey taxonomic pattern hunts rodents prey ophidian above-ground nest eggs protected female incubation threat elapid neck-flap spreading hissing charging striking venom envenomation neurotoxic cytotoxic antivenom fearsome reputation aggression threatened habitat vulnerable india mythology bangladesh sri lanka myanmar catoctin preserve thurmont maryland usa serpent: boa racer snake: serpent reptile hydra ophidian groveling vermin reptilian fer-de-lance sinuate slither undulate coil corkscrew curl entwine