In 2025, scientists examined three king cobra encounters in Thailand, revealing a little-known side of the venomous snakes that had long been missing from scientific research
- Two male king cobras meeting during the breeding season may engage in a prolonged contest, using their bodies to wrestle for control rather than relying on the venomous strikes associated with these snakes.
- The behaviour has long been recognised in accounts of king cobras, yet detailed scientific descriptions have been scarce.
- In Thailand, observations made during the 2019 breeding season provided researchers with an opportunity to examine these encounters more closely.
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- Two male king cobras meeting during the breeding season may engage in a prolonged contest, using their bodies to wrestle for control rather than relying on the venomous strikes associated with these snakes.
- The behaviour has long been recognised in accounts of king cobras, yet detailed scientific descriptions have been scarce.
- In Thailand, observations made during the 2019 breeding season provided researchers with an opportunity to examine these encounters more closely.
Sources: Times of India