King Cobra

The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the largest of the venomous land snakes, growing up to 18.5 ft (5.7 m) in length, and with a width of up to 1 ft (0.3 m) at the neck. However, as they are generally slender, King Cobras usually do not exceed 44 lb (20 kg). Its venom is a neurotoxin, capable of killing a human. The mortality rate can be as high as 75%, but most bites involve nonfatal amounts.