Impressive Portrait of a Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) in the Gansbaai Mountains (00017015)
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Description: The Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) is a fascinating venomous snake that inhabits dry, rocky areas of South Africa. This portrait captures a Yellow Cape Cobra in its natural habitat on a mountainside in the Overberg fynbos region. Measuring up to 1.60 meters in length and possessing a neurotoxic venom, the Cape Cobra is both impressive and dangerous. Learn more about its behavior, characteristics, and the unique beauty of this species.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa
Date of Capture: 09.08.2005