Fascinating Cape Cobra displays its impressive threat behavior in front of a rock wall (00017388)
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Description: The Cape Cobra (Naja nivea) is a fascinating venomous snake that can grow up to 1.60 meters in length. We encountered this specimen on a remote mountainside, where it rose majestically in front of a rock wall. The Cape Cobra is renowned for its impressive threat display and potent neurotoxic venom. Learn more about this breathtaking reptile that inhabits the dry landscapes of South Africa.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai Mountains, South Africa
Date of Capture: 09.08.2005