Where do king cobras live in the wild?
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King cobras live across South and Southeast Asia, from India through southern China and much of mainland Southeast Asia. They are especially associated with forests and bamboo habitats.
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King cobras are native to South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They live in forests, bamboo thickets, wetlands, and sometimes agricultural edges near woodland. The species is the world’s longest venomous snake and is famous for its ability to build a nest and guard its eggs. Its wide distribution makes it one of Asia’s most iconic snakes.
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