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Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
King cobra vs python: Here's who really rules the wild
A clash of giants sometimes unfolds in South and Southeast Asia's dense jungles and steamy forests—the King Cobra and the Python. Both are among the most feared reptiles on Earth, but which of these two slithering powerhouses would win in a face-off? Let's settle this nature showdown once and for all—with curiosity, science, and a hint of wild imagination. Regarding venomous snakes, the King Cobra truly lives up to its name. Reaching 18 feet, it's the longest venomous snake in the world. But it's not just about size—this snake is fast, focused, and terrifyingly efficient. King Cobras aren't content with mice and frogs—they often hunt other snakes, including smaller pythons. That's right, it's a snake that eats other snakes. Here's why the King Cobra is feared: On the other hand, the python is all about raw power. Most pythons don't bother with venom because they have something just as deadly: pure muscle. A fully grown Reticulated Python can reach 23 feet, wrapping around prey with bone-crushing pressure. They're ambush predators—quiet, patient, and deadly when the moment's right. What makes pythons formidable: So what happens when these two meet in the wild? It does happen occasionally—and yes, there have been documented fights. The outcome usually depends on who makes the first move. If the King Cobra strikes first and lands a good bite, its venom works fast, shutting down the python's nervous system. Game over. But if the Python manages to sneak up and coil around the cobra before it can bite—well, the tables can turn quickly. In most recorded encounters, the King Cobra has the upper hand, thanks to its speed, venom, and precise strikes. But it's not always a one-snake race. It depends on what you mean by 'dangerous.' To humans? That's clearly the King Cobra—its venom is no joke. In terms of strength? The Python wins with brute force. In a direct fight? More often than not, the King Cobra slithers away victorious. Still, in nature, nothing is ever guaranteed. Both snakes are dangerous in their own way—and both command a healthy dose of respect.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
7 King cobra encounters that will leave you breathless from silent slithers to fearless sightings
King Cobra videos are going viral worldwide, showcasing these majestic yet deadly snakes in astonishing encounters. From a silent King Cobra slithering over a sleeping man in an Indian village to massive cobras perched high in trees with their iconic hoods spread, these clips reveal their shy yet powerful nature. Some videos capture fearless humans calmly interacting with the snakes, while others show dramatic confrontations, like a Rottweiler attacking a venomous cobra. Whether showcasing their striking beauty or intense moments with humans and animals, these viral clips highlight the awe-inspiring presence of the King Cobra in both nature and human life. Check below the viral king cobra encounters that will blow your mind. King cobra viral videos King cobra slithers on the bed in Uttarakhand A shocking case in Uttarakhand, India, saw a King Cobra quietly enter a village house and slid silently over an asleep man. The world's longest venomous snake slithered silently through an open door, across the floor, and onto the bed. Miraculously, the man did not stir as the cobra slid over him and retreated to the corner of the room. Despite how alarming the situation could have been, the snake did not harm the man. This encounter sheds light on a less known behavior of King Cobras: although they possess deadly venom, they are generally not aggressive toward humans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo These snakes are naturally shy and prefer to avoid confrontations unless they feel threatened or provoked. Most bites happen only when the snake is cornered or startled. King cobra wearing knitted cap, video goes viral The video features an unusually big King Cobra, not in the wild but with a silly, hand-knitted hat complete with bear ears—a strange and funny juxtaposition to the snake's deadly fame. This bizarre combination of a dangerous predator with a goofy accessory quickly gained worldwide attention. Completing the bizarre setting, a fellow sits quietly mere feet from the cobra, taking a casual sip from a cup as if nothing unusual is taking place. He chats informally with the obviously defensive snake, which responds by expanding its hood in alert. The mix of relaxed human activity and the agitation of the snake produces an odd and disturbing mood. King cobra found outside Thailand room In a dramatic and intense clip, a visibly distraught tourist describes a frightening encounter after waking up to see several big snakes inches from his hotel room. His voice shaking, he records the snakes crawling around the entrance and hidden in the shrubs. The surprise encounter makes him scared and determined never to go out again. The clip intensely conveys his combination of fright and shock, highlighting the threatening size and quantity of snakes involved. The audience remains left aghast by this unfiltered exposure to nature's more perilous aspect. Man trying to pet the giant cobra A viral video making the rounds on social media has left various viewers amazed as well as aghast. It captures a man sitting nonchalantly next to a humongous cobra, trying to pet the giant snake. Initially, the cobra shows evident aggression, opening its hood as a threatening signal. But as the encounter goes on, the snake is seen to unwind, and the man is able to safely put his hand on its head. The scene is both fascinating and terrifying, presenting a fragile and uncommon connection between human and snake. While most admired the man's calmness and good vibes, others warned of the risk involved in coming so near to one of the most poisonous snakes on our planet. Horrifying king cobra fight with Rottweiler A spine-chilling video featuring a Rottweiler assaulting a cobra is trending on social media, sparking heated controversy. Posted on Instagram by lone_wolf_warrior27, the clip shows a hot standoff between the canine pet and the poisonous snake in a garden. The video starts with the dog snarling and barking viciously at the cobra while its owner films the scene. Shortly thereafter, the strong dog attacks, tearing the snake apart. Throughout the course of the video, the head and tail of the snake become distinctly separated, and the dog carries off the head of the snake in its mouth, tearing it further asunder. Viral king cobra sitting high in a Shami tree An impressive clip of a King Cobra has fast gone viral on social media, mesmerizing people with its intensity. The clip is of a huge King Cobra sitting high in a Shami tree with its distinctive hood fully flared out as it gently oscillates in the wind. The snake's menacing stance makes one imagine that it is biding its time, perhaps in wait for unsuspecting prey. This exciting video was posted on Instagram by account holder _mahesh_salve and has left audiences both captivated and on edge. The footage displays the sheer strength and beauty of the king cobra in the wild, and it is impossible to turn away. Man interacting with king cobra In a dramatic video, a man boldly interacts with a cobra, considered to be among the most venomous snakes in the world. The video captures a nail-biting but fascinating moment as the man keeps calm and composed while the snake fans out its hood. This unusual meeting shows the delicate balance between bravery and admiration of nature's might. Observing the encounter leaves people in awe but on the edge, demonstrating the remarkable bond that can happen between human beings and animals. Also Read | King cobra found on bed in Uttarakhand home: Viral video shows man calm reaction despite deadly snake nearby
GMA Network
22-05-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Rescued 10-feet-long King Cobra released into wild in Palawan
The rescued 10-feet long King Cobra was later released by authorities into a forested area. PHOTO: Municipality of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Palawan Facebook page An endangered 10-feet-long King Cobra that was found inside a house in Sitio Libtong, Barangay Iraan in Rizal, Palawan was released into the wild after its rescue. According to Super Radyo Palawan's JB Juanich on Thursday, the snake also has a width of 5 inches and weighs 10 kilograms. The reptile was discovered underneath a bed and was immediately reported by residents to authorities. Personnel from the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Offices (MENRO) and the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) rescued the King Cobra and released it into the wild. MENRO advised the public to always report to authorities if they found animals out of the wild so they could properly be rescued. Meanwhile, the PCSD said that King Cobras are among threatened species, hence the a need to protect them. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News
NZ Herald
21-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Three plead guilty in High Court at Auckland to brutal torture, kidnapping
Earlier in May, Head Hunters Motorcycle gang member Israel Lama, whose partner was inappropriately touched by the victim, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and a raft of assault charges. Jade Jerome and King Cobras patched member Nathan Tuaiti also pleaded guilty at that time. Ricky Harder was the earliest to plead guilty in October last year. The victim, while having survived the ordeal, suffered multiple injuries – including burns to his face and chest, wounds to his legs, lacerations over his chest and bruising on his back. He did not report the matter but was discovered by chance by police officers who were at the same hospital attending to another matter. According to an agreed summary of facts, the victim was first confronted by Israel Lama on a street in Auckland's CBD around 4.20am on May 28, 2023, about what he did to his partner earlier that morning. It was later confirmed through CCTV footage viewed as part of the police investigation that the victim did slap Lama's girlfriend's bottom. At the time, the victim denied the act and was asked to go with the group to check the CCTV at the bar. The victim agreed, although suspecting that something else would happen. He was subsequently driven by the group to a house where he would be tortured for hours – after his associate, who followed the offending group's car, was told to stop following. Once at the house, the victim was made to strip naked and seated in a camping chair; his feet and hands were tied together with electronic cables under the direction of Israel Lama. Israel Lama then used a Makita electric impact driver, fitted with a screwdriver, to drill three holes in the victim's legs as he was being held down by Jerome, Unasa and Tuaiti. As Israel Lama drilled, he interrogated the victim about whether he had slapped his girlfriend's bottom earlier, to which the victim continued to deny the act. Israel Lama later directed others to get toilet paper and tape to treat the victim's wounds. Israel Lama then used a kitchen knife that was heated on a gas burner to burn the victim's face and chest, as the man was held down by others in the group. The victim was then asked to get on to the floor, where he was punched and kicked by everyone in the group. Harder used a metal pole to beat the victim and the pole was passed around the group for others to hit the victim. 'After several blows the aluminium pole bent and became unusable. The defendants complained about this and taunted [the victim] for breaking the pole,' the summary of facts stated. 'They joked about having to beat [the victim] further for breaking their pole.' The group continued to punch and kick the victim until Israel Lama told them to stop. Sefilino Fuli Lama and Jerome were not charged in relation to this offence. Later, Israel Lama poured hot water on to the victim while he was being held down by Unasa, Jerome and Tuaiti. '[The victim] could not remain still as this occurred and squirmed around in pain,' the summary of facts said. Israel Lama then poured hot water on to the victim's chest and genitals after he continued to deny slapping Lama's girlfriend's bottom. Jerome used a hammer to hit the victim's legs, shins and knees repeatedly. In another round of assault, Israel Lama took the victim's belt and whipped him, before passing the belt to others who took turns whipping the victim. Samuel Lama also used the belt to strangle the victim for about 10 seconds. The group rested before Israel Lama returned to further whip the victim with the belt and verbally abused him with racist comments. 'The rest of the offending group were present and encouraged Israel Lama,' the statement of facts said, and added that Lama again handed the belt to others to continue to whip the victim. While the victim tried to loosen his restraints, Sefilino Fuli Lama struck him twice with the belt and later shaved off parts of the victim's eyebrows. He also burned the victim's forehead with a lit cigarette. Israel Lama uploaded videos of the victim being tortured to social media, including the victim being gagged and having hot water poured over him. 'Ol mate here reckons he can slap me Mrs arse in the club,' one of the captions read. At some point, one of the victim's associates, who was known to Israel Lama, called him to demand release of the man. Before releasing the victim, Israel Lama told the victim that he owed him $20,000 and asked him to pay before he could release him. The victim said he didn't have the money but offered to work for Lama to pay it off. The victim was given food and asked to shower before being handed over to his associates, who then took him to hospital. The police arrested Israel Lama on June 2, 2023, and discovered on his phone a large number of videos showing the victim being tortured. Sefilino Fuli Lama, Samuel Lama and Nathan Tuaiti are on bail, while the rest of the group are in custody. The seven defendants are expected to be sentenced in July. Each faces up to 14 years' imprisonment for kidnapping and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
King cobra vs desert kingsnakes: Know the key difference on the basis of features, diet, venom and more
The external world can indeed leave us in awe at interactions between other animals, particularly when the two which are fighting are formidable predators. One of the most interesting such interactions is likely to be that of the King Cobra and the Desert Kingsnake . Although both are members of the order of snakes, they are quite different in body build, the way they approach prey, and the way they make a living. In this article, we will give a detailed description of both these snakes, taking into account their strengths and weaknesses and also what can happen if they were to hypothetically fight. King cobra vs desert kingsnake Category King Cobra Desert Kingsnake Size and Features Largest venomous snake, 18 feet (5.5m), dominant over predators, including other snakes. Smaller, 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2m), often mistaken for a coral snake. Venom and Hunting Neurotoxic venom paralyzes prey quickly; eats other venomous snakes. No venom; kills by constriction; targets non-venomous prey. Diet Primarily eats snakes, including venomous species. Eats small mammals, lizards, and non-venomous snakes. Combat Abilities Large size and venom make it a formidable opponent, strikes accurately. Relies on constriction but is slower and vulnerable to venom. Difference between king cobra and desert kingsnake Size and physical features King cobra King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake. It measures 18 feet (5.5 meters) long, making it the world's largest snake and quite a scary animal where it's found. Its size gives it not only physical but also psychological dominance over most of its predators, even other snakes. Desert kingsnake For size comparison, the Desert Kingsnake (Lampropeltis splendida) is significantly shorter and usually reaches 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) in length. While a capable predator, it is far less intimidating in terms of size compared to the King Cobra. The Desert Kingsnake, while shorter in height, still boasts a very advanced appearance and is commonly confused with the dangerous coral snake, which it employs as a mimicry defense mechanism to deter predators. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo Venom and hunting strategies King cobra King Cobra venom is perhaps the most lethal of its arsenal. The venom is neurotoxic, which influences the nervous system and causes paralysis and ultimately death of its prey. King Cobras are masters at snake-eating, and they can overpower other poisonous snakes, such as cobras, pit vipers, and pythons. The venom acts quickly, with efficiency being second to advantage in killing. Desert kingsnake In contrast, the Desert Kingsnake does not employ venom. It employs constriction as its lethal method of killing its prey. When a Desert Kingsnake kills, it wraps around the animal and compresses down until the animal asphyxiates to death. The process is very lethal but is slower compared to the lightning-fast venomous bite of the King Cobra. Desert Kingsnakes will eat many species of prey, such as small mammals, lizards, and other snakes, but only consume non-venomous species. Diet King cobra King Cobras are also very famous not only due to their massive size but also due to their diet, which is totally different from other snakes. Desert Kingsnakes are skilled predators that feed on other reptiles alone, and those are in the shape of snakes. They are trained to face poisonous species, and their extremely strong venom enables them to become such good predators that even the deadliest food cannot evade them. Desert kingsnake The Desert Kingsnake, compared to the King Cobra, has a more generalized diet. Although it will consume snakes, some of which are poisonous, it also consumes small mammals, lizards, and other reptiles. The generalized nature of the diet enables the Desert Kingsnake to survive in any environment but is not as good at consuming other snakes as the King Cobra. Combat abilities King cobra The size of the King Cobra would barely have any issues overpowering an in-your-face fight. Its pure length and huge strike, combined with its neurotoxic venom, would be a force to be reckoned with against a shorter, non-toxic adversary like the Desert Kingsnake. The King Cobra is also very nimble and could strike with incredible accuracy. Its past as a hunter and exposure to other snakes further amplify its capability of surviving a constrictor such as the Desert Kingsnake. Desert kingsnake Although the Desert Kingsnake is itself a proficient constrictor, it has little chance of being able to beat the King Cobra. The Desert Kingsnake has to do its best by using its constriction ability to overpower the prey, and even though immensely powerful, that takes time. The King Cobra venom would render the Desert Kingsnake immobile before the latter was able to wrap and smother out its opponent. King cobra vs desert kingsnake: Who would win A battle between the King Cobra and the Desert Kingsnake would be a victory for the King Cobra. Its larger size, poisonous power, and skill as a snake killer provide it with the winning edge. The Desert Kingsnake, an effective predator in its own right, could not keep up with the speed and deadliness of the King Cobra. Finally, although both snakes remain very powerful in the wild, the combination of size, venom, and snake experience that the King Cobra offers leaves no doubts about who would win in this hypothetical battle between the two. Also Read | Meet the 2025 America's favourite pets: Buster from Queens and Geno from New Jersey capturing nationwide love
