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It is the longest venomous snake in the world. Its bite delivers a tremendous amount of paralysis-inducing neurotoxins. The snake's venom is so strong and voluminous that it can kill an elephant in just a few hours. Name it.

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Coastal taipan
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Western taipan
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King cobra
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Banded krait
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The correct option is C King cobra
The King Cobra Snake (Ophiophagus hannah) is the largest venomous snake in the world. It is the largest of the venomous land snakes, growing up to 18.5 feet (5.7 metres) in length.The King Cobra snake lives in much of mainland South East Asia and throughout the dense highland forests. Its venom is a neurotoxin, capable of killing humans. Their venom is not the most potent among venomous snakes, however, the amount of neurotoxin they can deliver in a single bite – up to two-tenths of a fluid ounce (seven millilitres) – is enough to kill 20 people, or even an elephant.

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