The king cobra, the world's longest venomous snake, earns its regal title through size, intelligence, and potent venom. An ...

One of the most intriguing king cobra habits is that they can "talk ... The noise is much lower than the typical hiss emitted by most snakes, and thus it is an uncommon defense mechanism.

King cobra vs monitor lizard ... When threatened, they raise themselves up, flare out their hood, and give a low hiss to frighten away a potential threat. Their speed in striking is their last ...