Do Cobras Make Good Pets?

But as intriguing as they are, king cobras don't make good pets. Not only is their venom extremely potent, but they have special dietary needs, they grow to formidable lengths, and they aren't legal in many places.

Do cobras like to be petted?

Snakes won't be receptive to your affection—they're wary animals who don't like being held, touched, petted, or passed around.

Are cobras aggressive?

Despite its aggressive reputation, the king cobra is actually much more cautious than many smaller snakes. The cobra only attacks people when it is cornered, in self-defense or to protect its eggs.