"Intelligence" is always a tough word to use when categorizing snakes....that borders on anthropomorphizing animals (which I don't necessarily have a problem with).

I will say, however, that King Cobras demonstrate a much higher level of alertness, inquisitiveness, and demeanor than any other snake I have worked with (and if that constitutes "intelligence" then these are very intelligent snakes); Eastern Indigos are a VERY close second. Our King is one of the most extraordinary animals on earth; he was raised by a well known Texan herpetologist and recently donated to us. Whenever I am in the room doing chores, he will come right out and stay right at the front of the cage watching my every move. If I go to the other side, so does he; its really quite amazing. This particularly king is not hyper or stress prone like some I have worked with; heck, it even gobbles frozen/thawed rats off of tongs!

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Lake Forest, IL


>>a coupel of months ago i saw my first King and i couldve sworn it made eye contact with me. Like Something about the way it looked at me and responded nonchalantly made me feel uneasey almost like it knew i feared it.
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

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