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When identifying venomous and non-venomous snakes, certain physical features can be helpful. One common way to distinguish between a watersnake and a cottonmouth is by looking at the markings on their heads.

Watersnakes, which are non-venomous, often have bands or stripes around their mouths. These bands are clearly visible and wrap across the upper and lower jaws. Watersnakes also tend to have round pupils and a more slender body. They are commonly found near freshwater sources and can be mistaken for cottonmouths due to their similar coloring, but the banded mouth is a key difference.

On the other hand, the cottonmouth, also known as a water moccasin, is venomous and usually has a dark bar that runs through its eye, but no bands around its mouth. Its head is broader and more triangular, and its body is heavier. When threatened, the cottonmouth often opens its mouth wide to display the white, cotton-like interior — a behavior that gives it its name.

By observing these features — bands on the mouth for watersnakes, and a bar across the eye with no mouth bands for cottonmouths — you can more safely identify these snakes in the wild.

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The king cobra is the undisputed king of snakes. It is the longest venomous snake in the world, reaching a length of up to 5.5 meters.

Its highly intelligent and environmentally aware nature makes it a skilled hunter and formidable predator. When threatened, it can raise a third of its body off the ground, positioning itself in an upright position, capable of looking a human directly in the eye!

Its venom is extremely dangerous; a single bite can kill 20 adult men or even a large elephant. Despite its name, it does not belong to the common cobra genus (Naja). Rather, it belongs to a special genus called Ophiophagus, meaning "snake eater." It feeds primarily on other snakes, even venomous ones. The word "king" in its name reflects its behavior as the predatory king among snakes.

It lives in the dense forests of Asia and represents a symbol of power and mystery in the reptile world. Despite his fearsome reputation, he avoids humans unless provoked, making him a living legend in his wild kingdom.

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