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</html>";s:4:"text";s:17492:"Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica) juvenile spreading a hood (13849799504).jpg 3,624 × 2,616; 8.77 MB Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica).jpg 1,200 × 754; 100 KB Mozambique Spitting Cobra 2353703946.jpg 4,288 × 2,848; 3.43 MB When confronted at close quarters, it can rear up as much as two-thirds of its length and spread its long narrow hood, and will readily "spit" in defense, usually from a reared-up position. [5], A polyvalent antivenom is currently being developed by the Universidad de Costa Rica's Instituto Clodomiro Picado. This snake accounts for the majority of serious snakebite cases in Southern Africa but fatalities are rare. These snakes cannot hold their fangs down on prey so they inject venom through their fangs, according to the San Diego Zoo. Inhabits d, Peringuey's Adder (Bitis peringueyi) - one of our, Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis) from the fores, Bibron's Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii), pr, Brown House Snake (Boaedon capensis). Naja mossambica Mozambique Spitting Cobra ID: 0000 0000 0303 0095 © 2003 Wolfgang Wuster. Contact your company to license this image. We are the leading training provider of Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite, and Venomous Snake Handling courses in Africa, as well as the largest distributor of quality snake handling equipment on the continent. Professor Vetter said the snakes had independently evolved the ability to spit … [7] It has been documented feeding on venomous snakes like black mamba and has developed immunity to its venom. Naja ashei Broadley and Wüster, 2007, Ashe's spitting cobra, is a newly described species found in Africa and also a highly aggressive snake; it can spit a large amount of venom. They have an excellent sense of smell and night vision. Observations on the bite of the Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica mossambica). The venom of this species contains postsynaptic neurotoxin and cytotoxin. The monocled cobra is widespread across Southeast and South Asia. [4], It is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa. Following Saturday night's large Mozambique Spitting Cobra, I rescued another today, in Bellair. Its bite causes severe local tissue destruction (similar to that of the puff adder). The Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica) is a highly venomous species of spitting cobra native to Africa. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. The diet of this snake consists largely of frogs, small mammals, birds and snakes, including the Puff Adder. The gross pathology of the bite is presented. See More Did you know that we present online courses too? This week Nala tells us about one of Africa’s most dangerous snakes, the Mozambique Spitting Cobra These snakes can grow up to 1-meter and are highly venomous. The distribution includes Natal, as far south as Durban, Mpumalanga Province Lowveld region, south-eastern Tanzania and Pemba Island and west to southern Angola and northern Namibia. But the herpetologists (reptile and amphibian experts) and scientists face an extra challenge when it comes to collecting spitting cobra venom. & Chenga, J. Antivenom is effective but needs to be administered sooner rather than later to prevent tissue damage. Below, salmon pink to purple yellowish, with black bars across the neck and ventrals speckled or edged with brown or black; young specimens sometimes have pink or yellow bars on the throat. Mozambique Spitting Cobra - stock photo {{purchaseLicenseLabel}} {{restrictedAssetLabel}} {{buyOptionLabel(option)}} You have view only access under this Premium Access agreement. I hope se recover completely. A red Mozambique spitting cobra. Watch out! These cobras can adapt to a wide area of habitats. Its venom is potently cytotoxic causing pain, swelling, blisters and in many cases severe tissue damage. In Kenya, researchers have discovered the world's largest spitting cobra...that's 9 feet long! Experts at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine regularly find themselves well within the striking distance of venomous snakes. [8], This snake is nervous and temperamental. First snake removed now is a Mozambique Spitting Cobra from Park lane. These snakes are a double threat. Venom to the eyes can also cause impaired vision or blindness. The cobra was chased into a pile of bricks by two dogs, who bit the snake twice. The Mozambique spitting cobra from South Africa, Naja mossambica, is one of several spitting cobra species that evolved the same venom. Spitting mad! undetermined, manuscript (version 2004) Acquired: 2004 : Notes: Working manuscript of follow-up volumes to McDiarmid et al. It is largely found at Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. (Image: © Guido Westhoff.) Please SUBSCRIBE NOW! The researchers – led by Nick Casewell, professor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in England – note that venom-spitting would not help protect snakes against the threat of trampling by large ungulates, because of the location of eyes in those hoofed mammals. Unlike the Egyptian Cobra, this species prefers localities near water, to which it will readily take when disturbed. © Digital Vision/Getty Images Few animals strike as much fear into people as venomous snakes. Some of the cobra species that can spit venom include the black-necked spitting cobra, red spitting cobra, and the Mozambique (pronounced moh-zam-beek) cobra. Naja mossambica, Mozambique Spitting Cobra [English] Source: Snake Species of the World, vol. The second snake is a Herald that was removed from Protea drive. Photographer lucky to be alive after deadly cobra squirts lethal venom at him after taking exception to his camera The Mozambique Spitting Cobra was found in safari lodge in South Africa Mozambique Spitting Cobra bite Always sad seeing and receiving news... like this. Schematic comparison between sections of spitting and non-spitting cobra fangs. Fortunately for the snake, the bites are minor, and it will be absolutely fine. Mozambique spitting cobra in threat posture, then spits venom, South Africa - stock video. Click here to register for our Advanced Snake Identification course. A Snake City cameraman gets venom in his eye from one of Simon's least favorite snakes to catch—a Mozambique spitting cobra. Like the rinkhals, it can spit its venom. Younger specimens are much more frequently encountered in the open at daytime. Some include the red spitting cobra, the Mozambique spitting cobra, and the black-necked spitting cobra. In color the snake is slate to blue, olive or tawny black above, with some or all scales black-edging. A, Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri) - the small, Desert Mountain Adder (Bitis xeropaga). German naturalist Wilhelm Peters described this species in 1854. Spitting cobras have evolved one of nature's most effective and spectacular defence strategies. The rinkhals (Hemachatus haemachatus), also called the ringhals or ring-necked spitting cobra, is a species of venomous elapid found in parts of southern Africa. The Mozambique spitting cobra. Click here to register for our Advanced Snake Identification course. 1" Reference for: Naja mossambica In addition to their trademark hoods, cobras have round pupils and smooth scales.Colors vary widely from species to species. It is also known to eat insects. 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