6. King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)
The king cobra is spread throughout the forests and plains of Southeast Asia, and it is a very common species in India. Its color varies from brown, black, olive-green, with yellowish bands across the body. It is the longest venomous snake in the world, reaching up to 5.5 meters, and although shy, it will defend when needed by rising up at the height of a human! When attacking, it also spreads its magnificent hood while hissing loudly. Although their venom is far from the most toxic, a single bite contains around 7 ml of venom, which can easily kill 20 people.
