Earth | Nature | Ocean on Instagram: "The Malaysian King Cobra is an impressive reptile and holds the title of the longest venomous snake in the world. Native to Southeast Asia, it can grow up to around 18 feet (5.5 meters) in length, though most are slightly smaller. Despite its name, it’s not a true cobra in terms of taxonomy but belongs to the genus Ophiophagus, meaning “snake-eater,” because it primarily preys on other snakes, including venomous species. Its venom is highly potent and neurot