Sep 8, 2014

King Cobra – A Research Report

Dear Readers,

Since I recently finished a painting of a Cobra, and I have grown an interest in snakes ,I have decided to write a report on all my research on Cobra’s as it is related to my painting and it is informative. I hope you enjoy.

Sincerely,
Nandan

All About King Cobras
King Cobras can grow to be up to 18 feet, making it the longest of all venomous snakes.
Cobras typically live up to 20 years old or more in the wild.
Cobras eat birds, fish, frogs, toads, lizards, eggs and chicks raised from poultry houses, small mammals, such as rabbits and rats, and even other snakes! Whoa! Talk about a big appetite! Cobras are at the top of the food chain. Their only predators are mongooses and people. Cobras weigh up to 15-20 pounds. A group of cobras is called a “quiver.

Cobras are respected in India and Southeast Asia. The Hindus consider them manifestations of the Indian god Shiva, the god of destruction and rebirth. The Buddhists believe a massive king cobra spread its hood over the Buddha while he meditated. Cobra images guard the entrances of many Buddhist and Hindu temples. So on the annual lunar holiday of Nag Panchami, Indians avoid plowing and field work in respect of cobras. I have also made a comparison grid:

Name	Length	Weight	Food Chain	Speed
King cobra	18 ft	15-20 lbs	Birds, chicks etc.	10 mph
Black Mamba	14 ft	3.5 lbs	Squirrels, birds, etc.	12 mph
Rattlesnake	5-6 ft	10 lbs	Mice, rabbits, etc.	8.12 feet per second
Russel’s Viper	5-6 ft	differs	Scorpions, squirrels, etc.	Unknown

Snake Comparisons
I hope you enjoyed reading my report and have a nice day. All the information was from the following websites: