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The fangs may reach a length of 55 mm (2.2 in), [4] the longest of any venomous snake. [5] Midbody, the 28–46 dorsal scale rows are strongly keeled except for the outer rows on each side. The lateral scales are slightly oblique. The ventral scales number 124–140, rarely more than 132 in males, rarely less than 132 in females.
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a venomous snake endemic to Asia. The sole member of the genus Ophiophagus, it is not taxonomically a true cobra, despite its common name and some resemblance. With an average length of 3.18 to 4 m (10.4 to 13.1 ft) and a record length of 5.85 m (19.2 ft), [2] it is the world's longest venomous snake.
The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a large and highly venomous snake species native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the second longest venomous snake species in the world and is the fastest moving land snake, capable of moving at 4.32 to 5.4 metres per second (16–20 km/h, 10–12 mph).
The longest venomous snake, with a length up to 18.5–18.8 ft (5.6–5.7 m), is the king cobra, [1] while contesters for the heaviest title include the Gaboon viper and the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake. All of these three species reach a maximum mass in the range of 6–20 kg (13–44 lb).
Venomous snake. The lateral view of a king cobra 's skull showing fangs. Venomous snakes are species of the suborder Serpentes that are capable of producing venom, which they use for killing prey, for defense, and to assist with digestion of their prey. The venom is typically delivered by injection using hollow or grooved fangs, although some ...
Elapidae. Elapidae (/ əˈlæpədiː /, commonly known as elapids / ˈɛləpədz /, from Ancient Greek: ἔλαψ élaps, variant of ἔλλοψ éllops "sea-fish") [6] is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydocephalus.
The largest recorded specimen was 3.65 m (almost 12 feet) long, making the species the largest of all vipers and the longest venomous snake in the Western Hemisphere. [5] Lachesis muta is the third longest venomous snake in the world, exceeded in length only by the king cobra and the black mamba.
Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: Copperhead Appearance: Copperheads are typically three to four feet, and their coloration can be ...