The kingsnake and king cobra, despite their 'royal' names, have significant differences. The non-venomous kingsnake relies on constriction, while the venomous king cobra uses a deadly neurotoxin.

The king cobra is likely a ‘royal family’ of four species The king cobra is likely a ‘royal family’ of four species Cannibal cobras: Male snakes eat each other shockingly often Cannibal ...