Mar 18, 2025

Which snake is more dangerous: King Cobra or Russell's Viper?

Siddhartha Jana

Venom composition

The neurotoxic venom of king cobras paralyses victims by attacking the neurological system. The hemotoxic venom of Russell's viper causes internal bleeding by harming blood cells.

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Venom yield

An elephant can be killed by the 7 ml of venom that King Cobras inject every bite. Russell's vipers are extremely deadly even though they only produce 0.5–1 ml each bite.

Source: Canva

Habitat

Russell's Vipers flourish in grasslands, rocky regions, and agricultural grounds, whereas King Cobras inhabit Southeast Asian jungles, leading to more human interactions.

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Behavior

King Cobras are solitary, intelligent, and will defend themselves if they feel threatened. When provoked, Russell's vipers are more aggressive and will often bite several times.

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Hunting skills

Russell's Vipers use ambush tactics and attack when provoked, but King Cobras actively hunt and prey on other snakes.

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Human danger level

King Cobras tend to stay away from people until provoked, whereas Russell's Vipers kill more people because of their frequent interactions.

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Who would win in a fight?

King Cobras are superior than Russell's Vipers because of their size, intellect, and capacity for snake hunting.

Source: Canva

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