A majestic Cape Cobra basks in the sun in the Fynbos (00017055)
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Description: The Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) is a fascinating and venomous snake that we encountered in the remote Gansbaai Mountains in the Western Cape, South Africa. This particular yellow variety of the Cape Cobra is basking in the sun on a picturesque rock illuminated by the rays of sunlight. With a length of up to 1.60 meters, the Cape Cobra is known for its imposing appearance and neurotoxic venom. Learn more about this impressive reptile and its way of life in the pristine wilderness of the Fynbos.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa
Date of Capture: 09.08.2005