King Cobra (animal)
The king cobra is a venomous snake endemic to the jungles and rainforests of southern Kashirya. It is identifiable by its size and neck patterns compared to other snakes, as the king cobra is one of the longest snakes in the world. It preys almost exclusively on other snakes and rarely hunts other animals. They avoid humans when possible, but are incredibly dangerous when provoked.
It seems luck is on our side, as after days of tracking and losing their tails, we have stumbled upon a king cobra at its lair, protecting a clutch of eggs. We're several paces back, but I can tell the snake is irritated- a fluttering of hisses and neck rattles tells it plainly. If we move any closer to its den, the snake will lunge at us before our next breath. I plan to take this 'king,' but we must be cautious if we hope to return alive.