It is a major predator of other snakes, including venomous ones such as kraits and even other cobras. This is echoed in its name, Ophiophagus, which translates to "snake eater." If prey is limited ...

King cobras are expert snake eaters, consuming other snakes, including venomous ones such as kraits and pythons. They might occasionally consume small mammals and birds, but snakes form the major ...