Impressive portrait of a Cape Cobra from the Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa (00017009)

Impressive portrait of a Cape Cobra

Description: The Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) is a fascinating venomous snake that we encountered in the inaccessible Gansbaai Mountains in the Western Cape of South Africa. Also known as the Yellow and Speckled Cape Cobra, this snake impresses with its size of up to 2.1 meters and its striking yellow, reddish, or speckled color variations. It lives in dry, rocky areas and possesses the strongest venom of all African cobra species. A bite can be deadly within minutes. This photo showcases the Cape Cobra in all its majestic beauty.

Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa

Date of Capture: 09.08.2005