If you want to learn how to draw a king cobra, this easy drawing tutorial will guide you one step at a time. This step by step drawing lesson is designed for beginners and uses simple shapes to build a cute and friendly king cobra. Take your time, follow each step, and enjoy the process of drawing for beginners.

What You Will Need

• Drawing paper
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Black pen or marker
• Colored pencils or crayons

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Time needed:

21 minutes.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Draw the King Cobra’s Face Outline

Start with the rounded head shape of the king cobra, keeping both cheeks wide and soft. Add two large eyes, a smiling mouth, and tiny nostrils to make the face look friendly and cute.

Pro Tip: Try to keep both sides of the head even so the expression looks balanced.

[Alt Text: A beginner sketch of a king cobra head with large eyes, a smiling mouth, and a rounded face outline.]

Step 2: Add the Flared Cobra Neck

Draw the wide flared neck on both sides of the head to show the king cobra’s special shape. Extend the lines downward to begin the long, curving body.

Pro Tip: Keep the neck wide and rounded, then let the body lines narrow naturally.

[Alt Text: A step-by-step king cobra sketch with a completed face and newly added flared neck and curving body outline.]

Step 3: Add the Inner Body Lines

Draw two inner curved lines under the neck so the body looks fuller and more complete. Then extend the lower curve to shape the bent tail and create the king cobra’s graceful body pose.

Pro Tip: Let the inner lines follow the same flow as the outer outline so the body looks natural.

[Alt Text: A step-by-step king cobra drawing with the face and hood finished, plus newly added inner body lines and a curved tail shape.]

Step 4: Draw the Coiled Tail

Add a large curved loop on the right side so the king cobra’s body looks coiled. Then draw the tail lifting upward and add a few short curved stripes for tail details.

Pro Tip: Make the coil full and rounded, and let the tail tip curve slightly upward.

[Alt Text: A step-by-step king cobra drawing with a smiling face, flared hood, long body, and newly added coiled tail with curved stripe details.]

Step 5: Add the Belly Stripes

Draw a row of short curved lines along the front body to show the belly sections. Let each stripe bend gently across the body so the pattern follows the cobra’s shape.

Pro Tip: Keep the stripes spaced fairly evenly, but they do not need to be perfectly identical.

[Alt Text: A step-by-step king cobra drawing with a smiling face, flared hood, coiled tail, and newly added curved belly stripes.]

Step 6: Add the Left Body Coil

Add a wide curved coil on the left side so the king cobra’s base looks more stable. Then draw a few short vertical lines on this new coil to show the tail sections.

Pro Tip: Keep the left coil close to the body base so the whole snake feels connected.

[Alt Text: A step-by-step king cobra drawing with a smiling face, flared hood, belly stripes, right coiled tail, and newly added left body coil with section lines.]

Step 7: Color in your drawing!

Fun Facts

• The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world.
• It can raise a large part of its body off the ground when it feels alert.
• Despite its name, the king cobra is actually not a true cobra in the same group as some other cobras.
• In this easy drawing tutorial, the king cobra is drawn in a cute and friendly cartoon style.

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You can color your king cobra with green, brown, yellow, or even playful cartoon colors. Add a simple background like grass, rocks, or a jungle setting to complete your artwork. Now you know how to draw a king cobra with a clear step by step drawing method, so keep practicing and try drawing it again in your own style.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this king cobra drawing good for beginners?

Yes, this drawing for beginners uses simple curves and easy shapes. It is a great way to practice a step by step drawing approach.

Can I make my king cobra look more realistic?

Yes, you can change the eyes, mouth, and body pattern to make it look more realistic. You can also study real king cobra colors and markings before coloring.

What should I do if my snake body looks uneven?

Lightly sketch your lines first and adjust the curves before outlining. Slow, gentle strokes usually make the body flow look smoother.