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When was the king cobra first scientifically described?
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Quick Answer
The king cobra was first scientifically described in 1836. The species was named by the French zoologist François Marie Daudin.
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The king cobra was first scientifically described in 1836 by François Marie Daudin. Its scientific name is Ophiophagus hannah, meaning 'snake-eater,' a reference to its diet. The species is the world’s longest venomous snake, with individuals sometimes exceeding 5 meters in length. Its scientific description helped distinguish it from other large Asian cobras in 19th-century zoology.
Key Facts
1.1836 scientific description
2.Named Ophiophagus hannah
3.World's longest venomous snake, often over 5 m
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