Cobras are found from southern Africa through southern Asia to islands of Southeast Asia. Throughout their range, different species are favourites of snake charmers, who frighten them into assuming the upreared defense posture.

Where are cobras found in the world?

Cobras are among the most venomous snakes in the world and are found in a variety of habitats from tropical rainforests to savannas and deserts in Africa, the Middle East, southern Asia and some islands of southeast Asia.

Where are cobras most commonly found?

King cobras live mainly in the rain forests and plains of India, southern China, and Southeast Asia, and their coloring can vary greatly from region to region. They are comfortable in a variety of habitats, including forests, bamboo thickets, mangrove swamps, high-altitude grasslands, and in rivers.