Question

King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest ?
1. It is a snake-eater and the nest helps attract other snakes
2. It is a viviparous snake and needs a nest to give birth to its offspring
3. It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched
4. It is a large, cold blooded animal, and needs a nest to hibernate in the cold season

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched

The correct answer is It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched.

• King Cobra
  • King Cobra snakelets are called hatchlings because they hatch from eggs, Cobra hatchlings’ initial size depends on their species, but the average hatchling is about 16 to 18 inches long.
  • The young cobra has enough venom, fully developed fangs, and a poison delivery system sufficient enough to kill an adult person or cause serious health risks.
  • The cobra venom is neurotoxic.
  • The striking distance between the snake and the human body can be a few centimeters, with its agility, the young snake could strike at any angle with lightning speed.
  • Cobra is one of the four venomous snakes that account for most of the snakebite deaths in the country.
  • Russell’s viper, Saw-scaled viper, and Common krait are the other members of the lethal league.
  • Snakes hatched towards the end of the summer months and the chance of encountering them was higher during the monsoon period.

• Members of the Genus Naja are considered to be “true” cobras.
• The characteristic feature of this genus of snakes is that they are venomous and are capable of rearing up and forming a hood.
• Cobras belong to the family Elapidae, which also includes other extremely venomous snakes such as the King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah).
• The most well-known member of the genus Naja is the Indian Cobra (Naja Naja).
• Its venom is neurotoxic, which means it impairs the ability of the nerves to conduct signals, thereby inducing muscle paralysis.