King Cobra vs Rattlesnake
Who would win?
King Cobra toss-up
| King Cobra | Rattlesnake | |
|---|---|---|
| 55.7 | Power index | 54.5 |
| B | Tier | B |
| #72 | Rank | #83 |
| 8 kg | Weight | 2.5 kg |
| 3.6 m | Length | 1.2 m |
| — | Height | 10 cm |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 20 years | Lifespan | 20 years |
King Cobra wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from intelligence (58 vs 43). Its power index is 55.7 against 54.5 for the Rattlesnake.
Size matters here: a typical adult King Cobra weighs about 8 kg (18 lb), roughly 3.2× the Rattlesnake's 2.5 kg.
The Rattlesnake's best chance is its defense (32 vs 25), plus abilities like Hemotoxic Fang Injection and Infrared Pit Targeting. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, King Cobra or Rattlesnake?
King Cobra. King Cobra wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 4 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from intelligence (58 vs 43). Its power index is 55.7 against 54.5 for the Rattlesnake.
Which is bigger, the King Cobra or the Rattlesnake?
The King Cobra (8 kg) is heavier than the Rattlesnake (2.5 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the King Cobra is more agile (76 vs 72).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works