King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusOphiophagus (King Cobras)
- SpeciesOphiophagus hannah (King Cobra)
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a species complex of snakes endemic to Asia. 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), it is the world's longest venomous snake and among the heaviest. Under the genus Ophiophagus, it is not phylogenetically a true cobra despite its common name and some resemblance. Spanning from the Indian subcontinent through Southeastern Asia to Southern China, the king cobra is widely distributed albeit not commonly seen. Individuals have diversified colouration across its habitats, from black with white strips to unbroken brownish grey, although after taxonomic re-evaluation, it is no longer the sole member of its genus but is now a species complex; these differences in pattern and other aspects may cause the genus to be split into at least four species, spread across its large geographic range. It chiefly hunts other snakes, including those of its own kind, although other lizards and rodents are also occasional prey. Wikipedia →
10–20% of wildlife watchers report a King Cobra sighting in Kaeng Krachan National Park, based on 16 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Kaeng Krachan National Park
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 6 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 8 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a King Cobra in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a King Cobra sighting in Kaeng Krachan National Park, based on 16 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see King Cobra in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for King Cobra in Kaeng Krachan National Park in our monthly data.