North Raleigh's days-long search for a venomous zebra cobra ends with a glue trap.
As a result of hours of consultation between law enforcement and animal control officers, law enforcement and animal control officers trapped the venomous snake on a north Raleigh porch Wednesday night, ending an eventful 48-hour period that attracted attention throughout North Carolina.
To ensure fully removal of the glue from the cobra's body, we guided it into a red bucket and took it to a safe area.
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. Its hood was visible when it raised its head to look around.
Camera crews were moved back after the officers confirmed it was the snake before attempting to catch it.
A 911 call from the same location prompted the search early Tuesday morning.
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Raleigh venomous zebra cobra caught by glue trap after days-long search
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On July 1, 2021, at 7:21 a.m. EDT
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In Raleigh, North Carolina. Despite hours of preparation by animal control and law enforcement officers, a venomous zebra cobra was captured with a glue trap on a north Raleigh porch Wednesday night, capping an event that garnered attention throughout the state.
The cobra was guided into a red bucket and taken to a safe location so the glue could be completely removed.
An earlier video interview had captured a striped snake crawling onto a porch on Sandringham Drive from the siding of a house. brisbane north snake catcher When it lifted its head to look around, the top of its hood was visible.
Camera crews were moved back after the officers confirmed it was the snake before attempting to catch it.
Searches were launched early Tuesday after the same home made a 911 call.
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It was a relief to neighbor Joan Nelson to have the ordeal over.
She said she was really happy and that she felt much safer now. Having gone outside, I feel as though I can now go on my deck and walk around. Nevertheless, I feel somewhat sorry 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.
The snake is a zebra cobra and can spit up to nine feet long, making even a morning dog walk a daunting task. The African Snakebite Institute reports that this snake is very dangerous. A victim's nervous system might shut down upon ingestion of the venom.
An individual hit by the snake's poison would feel immediate pain, swelling, irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea. Following a heavy fever, breathing problems would result, leading to respiratory failure.
Veterinary specialist Salina Locke treats all kinds of pets at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Nashville, Tennessee.
There is no evidence that this species of cobra bites. She said they are more likely to spray their venom . they are very precise and go straight for the eyes.
Despite the risks involved, Locke does not recommend keeping this snake as a pet.
In most cases, bites occur when people are sleeping. Bite victims may suffer health problems for years, research reveals.
There was a police search of 6917 Chamonix Place Tuesday afternoon, near the street where the last sighting of the cobra was reported.
In March, police visited the home four times because of an animal problem. They returned Monday and Tuesday after seeing the zebra cobra on a porch about a half mile away.
At that address, Keith and Rebecca Gifford inhabit the house, according to county records. There is a Facebook account for Keith Gifford that shows several photos of snakes that he claims are owned by his son, Christopher.
On TikTok, Christopher Gifford has over 460000 followers. The author of the post claims to have a seven-foot zebra cobra.