May 1, 2025, 09:47 AM IST

Cobra vs Krait: Who would win a fight? 

Shivani Tiwari

Cobras typically grow 1.5-2 meters long, are stocky and muscular, and rely on physical intimidation, strength, and agility.

Kraits typically grow 1.2-1.8 meters long, are slim and flexible. 

Cobra venom is primarily neurotoxic, causing respiratory paralysis and cardiac failure. 

Krait venom contains potent neurotoxins like bungarotoxin, causing neuromuscular shutdown. 

Cobras are defensive, using visual warnings like hooding and hissing, and tend to strike quickly when provoked.

Kraits are attackers that bite without warning, often holding on to deliver venom, and are specialised snake predators.

Cobras rely on intimidation and bluffing, are active during the day, and tend to avoid high-risk confrontations.

Kraits are nocturnal hunters that attack with purpose, are quiet yet deadly. 

In a hypothetical cobra vs krait fight, the cobra's larger size, strength, and experience might give it an advantage.

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