A new study offers the first detailed look at king cobra combat. Video evidence reveals that when these snakes joust there is no venom—just a ritualized fight for mating rights.

The mighty king cobra — the world's longest venomous snake — is actually four distinct species, scientists have confirmed in a new study. For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by ...

Snakes exhibit remarkable defensive strategies to survive in a predator-filled world. The King Cobra uses hood flaring and hissing for intimidation, w ...