Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. 2016

Pages: 32

Description: King Cobras slither through the rain forests of Asia. These venomous animals hunt other snakes. When threatened and unable to escape, king cobras raise their heads up six feet off the ground and spread their hoods.

The kin cobra is a type of reptile. All reptiles have backbones and dry, scaly skin. They are cold-blooded and depend on the temperature of their environment to warm or cool their bodies. But reptiles have many differences too. Find out what else a king cobra has in common with a water monitor. Learn what sets a king cobra apart from a Jackson's chameleon. Check out the comparison charts and use your compare-and-contrast skills to explore reptile traits!