Despite the consultation and preparation by animal control officers, a venomous zebra cobra was captured on a north Raleigh porch Wednesday night, a 48-hour incident that generated nationwide interest.
The cobra was guided into a red bucket and taken to a safe location so that the glue could be removed completely.
brisbane north snake catcher An earlier video interview had captured a striped snake crawling onto a porch on Sandringham Drive from the siding of a house. As it lifted its head, the hood was visible.
Officers from Animal Control moved the cameras back after confirming that it was the snake, trying to capture it before moving in.
The search was sparked by a 911 call from the same home early Tuesday.
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Glue trap ends days-long hunt for venomous zebra cobra in Raleigh
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The city of Raleigh, N.C., is the state capital. Following hours of consultation and preparation by Raleigh police and animal control officers, a glue trap finally captured a venomous zebra cobra on a north Raleigh porch Wednesday, coming to an end in North Carolina after nearly 48 hours of turmoil.
As soon as the cobra was guided into the red bucket, it was moved to a safe location where the glue could be fully removed.
The snake was seen crawling onto a porch of a house on Sandringham Drive earlier in the day. When it lifted its head to look around, the top of its hood was visible.
Officers from Animal Control moved the cameras back after confirming that it was the snake, trying to capture it before moving in.
The search was sparked by a 911 call from the same home early Tuesday.
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The ordeal has ended, said Joan Nelson, her neighbor.
It makes me really happy and I feel much more secure, she said. Now that I can go outside, I can walk on my deck and go outside. Nevertheless, I feel somewhat sorry for the snake.
Trying to find a zebra cobra laying on a porch in a north Raleigh neighborhood where one is missing.
A zebra cobra can spit 9 feet long and is faster than most snakes, making morning dog walks extremely hazardous. Approximately 60% of all snakebite deaths occur in Africa. It is possible for the venom to cause a victim's nervous system to shut down.
An individual hit by the snake's poison would feel immediate pain, swelling, irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea. Following a heavy fever and breathing problems, you might lose your breath and may die.
Avian and Exotic Animal Care is owned and operated by veterinarian Salina Locke.
Cobras of this species do not bite. They spray their venom more often -- they're very accurate, she said.
The snake is not recommended as a pet by Locke due to its risk.
Bite incidents are most common during sleep. Researchers found that bit individuals could suffer health issues for years to come.
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, the police visited that residence four times for an animal issue. They returned on Monday and Tuesday after the zebra cobra was discovered on a porch about a half mile away.
The county records indicate that Keith and Rebecca Gifford live at this address. According to a Facebook account linked to Keith Gifford's name, he has several photos of snakes he claims to own with his son, Christopher.
TikTok user Christopher Gifford has more than 460000 followers. In one of his posts, he claims to have a 7-foot-long zebra cobra.
