Get to know the four longest poisonous snakes. Hint: Because of these "new" giants, Mamba and Bushmaster are no longer in the top three.
By Scott Travers Because they evolved to value agility and accuracy over physical strength, venomous snakes are typically smaller and sleeker. However, the king cobra, the largest venomous snake in the world, may be encountered in the forests of southern Asia, which range from the mangroves of the Philippines to the Western Ghats of India. This apex predator, which is renowned for its enormous size and unparalleled skill, defies the conventions of poisonous snakes, which use their powerful venom rather than physical ...