Is the King Cobra more dangerous than a Python?

Growth and weight

While pythons can grow up to 20 feet and weigh over 200 pounds, king cobras are long but thin, reaching 12 to 18 feet.

Natural habitat

King cobras are frequently found close to human settlements, although they also like woodlands for climbing, whereas pythons flourish in damp rainforests and deep forests.

Distinct features

King cobras are brown, grey, or yellow with a distinctive hood, whereas pythons are spotted like giraffes and come in a variety of colours.

Defense and hunting

Pythons utilise constriction to suffocate their prey, while king cobras inject deadly venom to kill them. Pythons use stealth, but cobras stand up to frighten potential threats.

Dietary preferences

While pythons eat a greater variety of food, such as rodents, monkeys, and even large cats, king cobras mostly eat birds, lizards, and snakes.

Longevity