The Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) - a fascinating and dangerous venomous snake from the Western Cape (00017218)

Description: The Cape Cobra, also known as Naja nivea, is a fascinating and beautiful venomous snake that inhabits the dry, rocky areas of the Western Cape in South Africa. Measuring up to 1.60 meters in length, it is an imposing reptile that can be colored in yellow, rusty, brown, or black. Its Speckled variety displays light or dark spots on its body. The Cape Cobra has a strong sense of smell and thrives in sandbanks and sandy riverbeds. When threatened, it exhibits striking threat displays, but it can also deliver a dangerous bite without warning. Its venom is among the most potent snake venoms, with a neurotoxic nature that can lead to death within minutes. In its habitat, it is a dominant predator presence.

Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa

Date of Capture: 09.08.2005