The snake that makes its nest is _______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → King Cobra
The king cobra is the only snake known to build a nest for its eggs. The female gathers dead leaves and debris into a mound with her body, lays her eggs inside it and guards the nest until the eggs are close to hatching.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Chain Viper — Incorrect. The chain viper, or Russell’s viper, gives birth to live young, so it lays no eggs and makes no nest.
Option (2) Krait — Incorrect. The krait lays its eggs in a hole or under debris but builds no nest.
Option (4) Saw-scaled Viper — Incorrect. The saw-scaled viper of India also gives birth to live young.