The average living room measures about 16 feet by 20 feet, so imagine sitting on your couch and spotting a snake stretched ...

Southeast Asia and India are homes to one of the deadliest snakes on Earth, the King Cobra. Images of this photogenic snake emerging from a tall wicker basket are familiar to most because it is often ...

King cobras are already among the most intimidating venomous snakes on the planet, known for their impressive size and powerful venom. But some individuals grow even larger than most, setting records ...

When people imagine the king cobra, they usually think of its hooded neck, its upright stance, and its potential to kill with its toxic venom. But some king cobras are notable for their size. Watch ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists recently split the king cobra into four separate ...

Snakes have always fascinated humans by their mysterious behaviour, habitats, size and strength. Here are the top 10 longest snakes in the world.

While men fell to bullets and bombs everywhere, the world’s longest venomous snake ever recorded was also caught in the crossfire. Here’s how it happened. Amid the chaos of World War II, tales of ...