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North Raleigh's days-long search for a venomous zebra cobra ends with a glue trap.
Following many hours of consultation and preparation by officers from Raleigh police and animal control, a glue trap was ultimately deployed to capture a venomous zebra cobra on a north Raleigh porch on Wednesday, ending an eventful 48-hour period that attracted attention throughout North Carolina.

We guided the cobra into a red bucket and took it to a safe location so that we could fully remove the glue from its body.

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.

When Animal Control officers confirmed the snake was the one they moved camera crews back before they attempted to catch it.

Early Tuesday, a 911 call from that home sparked the search.

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North Raleigh's days-long hunt for venomous zebra cobras is finally over after glue traps are found
Snakes: Raleigh Cobras, snakes with venom
Published July 1, 2021 7:21 a.m. EDT
A revised version was added on July 13th, 2010, 10:00 a.m. EDT.


WRAL reporters Kasey Cunningham, Joe Fisher, and Matt Talhelm; multiplatform producers Heather Leah and Maggie Brown

N.C., Raleigh Despite hours of preparation by animal control and law enforcement officers, a glue trap captured a venomous zebra cobra on a north Raleigh porch on Wednesday, coming to an end in North Carolina after nearly 48 hours of turmoil.

A red bucket was used to guide the cobra into a safe location so that the glue could be removed from its body completely.

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. Looking around, its hood was visible as it lifted its head.

Camera crews had to be redirected after Animal Control officers confirmed it was a snake before moving in to try to capture it.

On Tuesday, police searched the same home after receiving a 911 call there.

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The ordeal has ended, said Joan Nelson, her neighbor.

My feeling of security has improved, she said. My deck and I have become more comfortable outside now. Despite that, I feel terrible for the snake.

A striped snake lies out on a porch in a north Raleigh neighborhood where a zebra cobra has disappeared.

The snake is a zebra cobra and can spit up to nine feet long, making even a morning dog walk a daunting task. logan snake catcher It is very dangerous, according to the African Snakebite Institute. As a result of the venom, a victim's nervous system could shut down.

Those stung by the poison would experience severe pain, swelling, rashes, nausea, and diarrhea as a result. The symptoms would be a heavy fever and breathing problems that could lead to respiratory failure.

The Avian and Exotic Animal Care is run by veterinarian Salina Locke, who treats all types of pets.

Normally, this cobra species does not bite. The venom sprays more readily, since it is so accurate. they aim right for the eyes, she said.

Despite the risks involved, Locke does not recommend keeping this snake as a pet.

Most bites occur when a person is sleeping. The effects of being bitten may last for years, according to research.

Police searched a home on 6917 Chamonix Place on Tuesday, near where the cobra was last seen.

There was an animal issue at that home in March. The zebra cobra was spotted on a porch a half mile away on Monday and Tuesday.

The county records show that Keith and Rebecca Gifford live at that address. A Facebook account associated with Keith Gifford shows several photos of snakes that Christopher Gifford also owns.

His TikTok account has more than 460000 followers. According to one of his posts, he claims to have a 7-foot zebra cobra.
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