North Raleigh venomous zebra cobra hunt is over after glue trap takes care of the problem.
Despite the efforts of animal control officers and law enforcement, a venomous zebra cobra was captured on a north Raleigh porch Wednesday night, a 48-hour incident that generated nationwide interest.
The glue was removed from the cobra's body by putting it in a red bucket and transporting it to a safe location.
At youtube.com, a striped snake crawled out of the siding of a house on Sandringham Drive onto the front porch of a home earlier in the day. Lifting its head, it was able to see its hood.
When Animal Control officers confirmed the snake was the one they moved camera crews back before they attempted to catch it.
A 911 call from the same location prompted the search early Tuesday morning.
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A glue trap ends the hunt for venomous zebra cobras in north Raleigh
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Reporting by Kasey Cunningham, Joe Fisher, and Matt Talhelm for WRAL; producer by Heather Leah and Maggie Brown for multiplatform
The city of Raleigh, N.C., is the state capital. Despite hours of consultation and preparation of law enforcement and animal control officers, a venomous zebra cobra was captured on a north Raleigh porch on Wednesday night, capping a 48-hour saga that attracted national attention.
A red bucket was used to guide the cobra into a safe location so that the glue could be removed from its body completely.
The WRAL cameras captured the striped snake crawling out of the siding of a Sandringham Drive house, onto the front porch. Lifting its head, its hood could be seen.
When Animal Control officers confirmed the snake was the one they moved camera crews back before they attempted to catch it.
Early Tuesday, early Tuesday morning, a 911 call from inside the same house sparked the search.
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The ordeal has ended, said Joan Nelson, her neighbor.
It makes me feel much safer, she said. Having gone outside, I feel as though I can now go on my deck and walk around. However, I feel bad for the snake.
The snake in question was found laying out on a porch in a north Raleigh neighborhood where a zebra cobra had been reported missing.
A zebra cobra, which can spit up to nine feet, is faster than most snakes, so even a morning stroll with the dog becomes a fearsome event. It is very dangerous, according to the African Snakebite Institute. Venom can cause the nervous system to shut down in victims.
Those stung by the poison would experience severe pain, swelling, rashes, nausea, and diarrhea as a result. In addition to a heavy fever and breathing problems, respiratory failure could also result.
Salina Locke is an experienced veterinarian at Avian and Exotic Animal Care, where she treats all types of pets.
Cobras of this type are rarely known to bite. The venom from them, she said, is typically sprayed. She said they are extremely accurate and shoot straight for the eyes.
Due to its dangers, Locke advises against keeping this snake as a pet.
Sleeping is when most bites occur. Research indicates people who are bit can suffer health issues for a long time.
Police searched a home on 6917 Chamonix Place on Tuesday, near where the cobra was last seen.
This home was visited four times by police during the month of March. Following the zebra cobra's spotting on a porch a half mile away, they returned on Monday and Tuesday.
There are county records showing that Keith and Rebecca Gifford live at that address. On a Facebook page associated with Keith Gifford's name, he posts photos of snakes owned by his son, Christopher.
brisbane north snake catcher Chris Gifford has more than 460000 followers on TikTok. His posts claim he has a 7-foot zebra cobra.