Cook Islands – 2011 – 5 dollar – Dangerous Snakes KING COBRA (PROOF)

Description

Metal: Silver .925
Quality: PROOF
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 25 gram
Mintage: 1000 pcs

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world’s longest venomous snake, with a length up to 5.6 m (18.5 ft). This species is widespread throughout Southeast Asia and parts of India, and is found mostly in forested areas. The king cobra can be fierce and agile, and can deliver a large quantity of highly potent venom in a single bite. It is one of the most dangerous and feared Asiatic snakes.