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Is the King cobra that largest largest of all venomous snakes?

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The king cobra ( Ophiophagus hannah ), or hamadryad, largest of all venomous snakes, is found in S Asia; it may reach a length of 18 ft (5.5 m) and feeds chiefly on other snakes.

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