I am shocked! The King Cobra is not taxonomically a true cobra despite its common name and some resemblance! It's actually more related to Mambas. : r/snakes

Do all true cobras have the same hood shape? - Quora

King cobra Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Deadly venomous King cobra is not a true cobra!

A close look at New World tropical pit vipers, including the most dangerous of all - Bothrops asper. — Exotica Esoterica

King Cobras: The Biggest Venomous Snakes of All! Book by Nancy White

Amazing nature #76 - The King Cobra — Steemit

What is the difference between a king cobra and an Indian cobra? - Quora

Do all true cobras have the same hood shape? - Quora

TIL that King Cobras are not even actual cobras, despite the name. Also, they are world's longest venomous snakes. : r/todayilearned