Striking portrait of a coiled Cape Cobra in the Gansbaai Mountains (00016940)
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Description: The Cape Cobra, also known as Naja nivea, is a fascinating and venomous snake that inhabits the dry and rocky areas of South Africa. This image captures a Cape Cobra coiled up with an expressive eye, poised for defense or hunting. Measuring up to 1.60 meters in length and possessing a potent neurotoxic venom, the Cape Cobra is a striking creature of the African wildlife.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa
Date of Capture: 09.08.2005