Explaining Nature on Instagram: "The spider-tailed horned viper, native to western Iran, is one of the most fascinating snakes in the world. At first glance, it may appear similar to other vipers with its rough scales and camouflaged body, but its tail reveals a remarkable secret. At the very tip, this snake carries a bulbous structure fringed with thin, elongated scales, perfectly mimicking the shape and movement of a spider. When the viper flicks its tail across the sand or rocks, the illusion

wierd_world on Instagram: "The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, Key facts about the king cobra in this region: Size: They typically range from 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) in length, though the species can reach a record length of about 5.85 meters (19.2 feet) globally. Finding a Sumatran king cobra larger than 4.6 meters is considered very challenging. Appearance in the area: King cobras in the Kampar peat swamps of Riau often have a consistent brown to olive green color. Habi

National Geographic on Instagram: "It's a snake-eat-snake world out there. A king cobra's venom is powerful enough to kill an elephant, and shuts down this rat snake's organ functions in minutes—allowing the cobra to devour its prey whole. 🐍 #WorldsDeadliestSnakes is streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu."