”This species of cobra doesn’t typically bite. Salina Locke, a veterinarian, treats all kinds of pets at the Avian and Exotic Animal Care. A heavy fever and breathing problems would follow, which could lead to respiratory failure. If hit by the cobra’s venom, someone would feel immediate pain, swelling, irritation, vomiting and diarrhea, officials said. The animal is shy and will only defend itself if it’s stressed. The snake can spit venom from as far away as 9 feet and experts say spitting is the snake’s primary form of defense. “You’re dealing with something that’s pretty unusual and actually scary,” Lewbart said. He said it’s most dangerous to small children, cats and dogs. NC State Professor of Aquatic, Wildlife, and Zoological Medicine Greg Lewbart said the snake’s venom can cause blindness, tissue damage and even death. The snake is highly venomous and will bite or spit if cornered.
Zebra cobras are native to deserts and drier areas in southern Africa. The call was not from the owner of the snake, but rather someone who spotted it near his home.
Raleigh Police Department said it first learned of the escaped snake Monday evening from a 911 call in the Brittany Woods neighborhood near Lynn and Leesville roads. Neighbors confirmed to WTVD on Wednesday that a home on Chamonix Place was the subject of a Raleigh police investigation on Tuesday. MJkB6tEIZD- Andrea Blanford June 30, 2021 where snake was first reported spotted Monday.
BREAKING: Zebra cobra found on front porch of northwest Raleigh home.