The study are of King Cobras (Hamadryad) includes the Salur and Makkuva Mandals of Vizianagaran District A.P., India. Makkuva and Duggeru bits of Makkuva mandal comprises of an area of 174 Sq.K.m. and have 54 Revenue Villages; 29 Panchayats ans 40 Hamlets. The population density is 248/1s.q.km. The forest covers is 12.8%.

Data on vegetation types, flora and fauna associated with King Cobra were recorded. The prey and predator relationships, food and feeding behaviour, Moulting, Venom, Breeding Ecology of King Cobra was studied extensively and interpreted approximately.

Population Dynamics, Status, Distribution, Habitat Ecology, Strategies for conservation and management and significance of an endangered King Cobra in Salur Wildlife Sanctuary were studied.

The Conservation and Management Plan of an endangered King Cobre was emphasised and recommendations were proposed to create a Biosphere Reserve in Salur region which are rich in an endangered King Cobras resources.

The author heartily welcomes any criticism and suggestions regarding the contents of the book that would help to revise this Monograph and to make this more applicable.