King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
Local name: Nagraj / राज नाग
lightbulbThe only snake that builds a nest and guards eggs.
Identification
The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Nagraj / राज नाग.
Habitat. Dense forest, plantations and cool ghats of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Northeast
Diet. Other snakes, including cobras and pythons
Field notes. World’s longest venomous snake. Nest-guarding females are a seasonal high-risk call. Specialist handlers only. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule II.
Habitat
Dense forest, plantations and cool ghats of the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Northeast
Diet
Other snakes, including cobras and pythons
Behavior
World’s longest venomous snake. Nest-guarding females are a seasonal high-risk call. Specialist handlers only.