Snakes are considered one of the most mysterious creatures in the world. Due to their enigmatic behaviour, they are often mentioned in various mythologies. These serpents are nature's born killers, ...

King cobras (Ophiophagus hannah) are endemic to the forests and swamps of Asia, with a range that spans from the Indian ...

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 a single ...

In India, snakebites cause more deaths than all other forms of human-wildlife conflict combined, with some 40,000 to 60,000 fatalities annually. For every death, there are another nine cases of severe ...

India is home to many snake species, some of them highly venomous. Here’s a look at some of the most venomous snakes found in ...