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For the final day of Snake Week, we would like to formally introduce the newest (and longest) snake of the Reptile House family! Welcome…..Alex, the King Cobra!

Alex is a 6 year old snake weighing over 6 pounds. While we don’t quite know for certain how long he is yet, we estimate him to be at least 10 feet long! (We are planning on getting an updated accurate length at his upcoming health exam). King Cobras are the longest venomous snake species in the world!

Alex came to us in June of last year. Since then, we have had an ongoing collaborative effort happening between the reptile keeper team, the maintenance team, and the volunteer enrichment team. Alex has been living behind the scenes while these teams have been brainstorming, meeting, and constructing Alex’s new habitat. And as of yesterday, this habitat is complete and Alex is enjoying it to the fullest!

Come out and see him explore his new environment for the final day of Snake Week 2025!