- It is generally considered a bad idea to own a cobra
- You never truly “own” a king cobra, you simply have it
- Enclosure with lots of space needed
- In Idaho it is prohibited from importing venomous reptiles
- But if you do own a venomous reptile in idaho, it must be kept in a cage with double walls or screen or safety glass for bite protection. Also, all cages must be locked
- In certain states, it is legal to own a king cobra with a permit
- When they are small you can feed them small mice but, when they become bigger you can start feeding them rats