Experience the fascinating Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) in the Gansbaai Mountains (00016997)

❮ Majestic Cape Cobra with open mouth in the Gansbaai Mountains ❯
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Description: The Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) is a fascinating and venomous snake that we encountered in the remote Gansbaai Mountains. This majestic serpent displays an imposing threat display, especially when feeling threatened. Measuring up to 1.60 meters in length and sporting large, round eyes with a circular pupil, the Cape Cobra is an impressive reptile. Its venom, one of the most potent among all African cobra species, is neurotoxic and can lead to death within minutes. Learn more about this captivating creature and its habitat in the rocky landscapes of the Western Cape in South Africa.

Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa

Date of Capture: 09.08.2005