King cobra:
King cobra is the longest venomous snake which can kill the human with a single bite. It is found in Southeast Asia in Pakistan and India. It grows up to 18 feet in length. It is extremely dangerous. The cobra eats other snakes.
Cobra:
Cobra is the venomous snake which spread their neck ribs to form a flattened, widened hood. They inject a large amount of venom in a single bite. They have excellent vision and sense of smell.
Differences:
| Basis | King cobra | Cobra |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | A brownish cobra with an orange-cream throat patch, native to southern Asia. It is the largest of all venomous snakes. Also called hamadryad. | A highly venomous African or Asian snake that spreads the skin of its neck into a hood when disturbed. |
| Synonyms | Ophiophagus hannan, Naja Hannah, snake, hooded snake, hamadryad | Adder, viper, copperhead, rattler, sidewinder |
| Word origin | The word king cobra was originated in between 1890-95. | The word cobra was originated from mid 17th century: from Portuguese cobra de capello, literally ‘snake with hood,’ based on Latin colubra ‘snake.’ |
| Size | It is heavier than cobra. | It is lighter than king cobra. |
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