Deadly reptile in India

I believe the answer is:

cobra

(Other definitions for cobra that I've seen before include "Hooded ophidian" , "a king, for example" , "Deadly snake called King" , "dangerous striker" , "Venomous hooded snake" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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