The King Cobra

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1. What is the biological name for the king cobra? Naja naja Naja tripudians Crotalus horridus Ophiophagus hannah

2. The name of this snake, namely cobra, is derived from a Portuguese phrase "cobra di capello." Do you know what this phrase means? Venomous snake Tall snake Dangerous snake Hooded snake

3. The king cobra has a forked tongue. Do you know the purpose of this forked tongue? To shoot out venom Nothing, it is vestigial in nature To trap two preys with one tongue To smell its prey

4. Where are king cobras mainly found? In cities In desert areas In forest areas In seas and oceans

5. What is the main food of the king cobra? Rodents Fruits & leaves Fish Snakes

6. The king cobra is the deadliest snake and can kill a human in 2 minutes. What makes it so deadly? It is mainly fear that kills its victim Its venom contains the most toxic substance in the world Its bite contains a greater quantity of venom It bites again and again till its victim is dead

7. By nature, the king cobra is extremely aggressive and will attack any creature that crosses its path. True False

8. Which of the following statements about the venom of the king cobra is true? It has no anti-venom It can be used to treat arthritis It can be used to treat mental illnesses It is impossible to harvest the venom

9. The king cobra is venerated and worshipped in some places. True False

10. Which of the following interesting facts about the king cobra is true? It is the only snake without scales It is the only snake that eats other snakes It is the only snake that builds nests for its eggs It is the only snake that does not shed its skin