Posted on 07/01/2021 2:57:32 AM PDT by Libloather
A highly dangerous zebra cobra snake has escaped its home and is on the loose in Raleigh, North Carolina, officials said on Tuesday.
Raleigh Police Department issued an alert to locals to watch out for the venomous creature after it escaped its owner and was was spotted on a porch at 5:10 p.m. EST Monday, according to CBS affiliate WNCN.
Animal control was called after it was initially spotted, but by the time they had arrived, the snake had left the area.
Zebra cobras are known for their dangerous venom and are native to southern Africa, including Angola, Namibia and South Africa.
Salina Locke, a veterinarian at Raleigh-based Avian and Exotic Animal Care, told WRAL that this type of cobra 'doesn't typically bite,' but its venom spray is 'very accurate and go straight for the eyes.'
She added that she does not recommend keeping this type of pet as a pet, because of the risks associated with it.
If someone were hit with the poison, they would feel pain, swelling, blistering, and in some cases, tissue damage, the African Snake Bite Institute said.
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I’m surprised the snake was caught. I thought for sure the neighbors would be on watch for any snake and take action if they saw one.
They have lizards in Florida that can do the same thing.... : )
Dilophosaurus
https://youtu.be/IxQl9-On6oQ?t=83
I could understand that purchase…
Not hardly.
All accounted for.
:D
Yours are so well behaved.
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