48
Mixed
Asia
The text discusses the potency of king cobra venom, its potential effects on humans and elephants, and details about the snake's habitat and physical characteristics.
The claims about king cobras focus on their venom's lethality, habitat, and characteristics. Evidence verifies some claims, such as the king cobra's size and habitat in Asia, but others, like venom killing elephants or inhabiting Africa, lack corroboration.
Individual Claims
42
Mixed
Biology
A king cobra has enough venom to kill 20 people or one elephant.
No specific evidence supports the claim that a king cobra's venom can kill 20 people or an elephant. Available data mainly discusses the lethal dose for humans, lacking mention of elephants.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
40
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
30
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
42
Evidence Summary
General venom information found, no elephant-specific evidence.
60
Mostly True
Biology
The king cobra is one of the most venomous snakes on the planet.
Web sources list king cobras among various venomous snakes but do not rate them as the most venomous. Other snakes are consistently ranked higher.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
60
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
60
Evidence Summary
Listed as venomous, but less lethal than others.
35
Mostly False
Biology
One drop of a king cobra's venom can kill an adult human in a few minutes.
Evidence shows king cobra venom is lethal but does not confirm that a single drop can act in minutes on humans.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
30
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
40
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
20
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
35
Evidence Summary
No time-frame evidence, supports lethality.
27
Mostly False
Geography
King cobras inhabit tropical forests and savannas in Asia and Africa.
Evidence supports presence in Asia but not Africa. King cobras are native to specific regions in Asia.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
20
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
30
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
10
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
27
Evidence Summary
Asia habitat confirmed, Africa not supported.
77
Mostly True
Biology
King cobras can grow up to 5 meters long and weigh up to 12 kg.
Reliable sources confirm king cobras can reach about this size, supporting this claim strongly.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
77
Evidence Summary
Dimensions confirmed by multiple sources.
