Animals | January 19, 2022 10:25 AM | hangbony
Intense: Two King Cobras Fight for a Nearby Queen.
Two male King Cobras come together in a clash of dominance and aggression. At stake is a chance to mate with a female king cobra who’s waiting nearby to greet the victor.
The breeding season for king cobras begins as summer approaches. Males follow the pheromones left behind by females over extended distances. Males engage in combat in order to win the privilege of mating. Combat can take an hour or more. These clips were shot near our Agumbe field station.
Keep up the good work, sir. I also have a strong interest in snakes, a type of fanaticism, if you will. I hope to meet you and learn about snake handling and rescue one day. It only adds to my love for King Cobras! They are extremely intelligent and respectful. I’m curious as to why they don’t attempt to bite each other. Thank you for liking and sharing.