How we safely move a king cobra 🐍 King cobras are the world's longest venomous snake, reaching over 5 metres, and they're also the only snake known to build a nest for their eggs. Through specialist training our Zookeepers are able to safely handle venomous snakes for their care. At Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians, you can see one of the few king cobras on display in the UK. | London Zoo

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The king cobra stands a step above the rest amongst other species of snake, but, despite its genetic differences, its hood and potent venom place it solidly within the cobra family's ranks. But these fiercesome reptiles aren't so different from us, and it's believed that the king cobra shares a monogomous relationship with their mate. Get closer to the action than ever before in Legends of Venom: Cobra, part of Snakebite, tonight at 8pm on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK