Last updated : 01/04/2007
This page is indexed on our home page under Aspect: 40. Venomous Snakes- Species and the Section: Cobra
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Last updated : 01/04/2007 |
This page is indexed on our home page under Aspect: 40. Venomous Snakes- Species and the Section: Cobra |
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Cape Cobra (Naja nivea)
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Here are some links to information on the Cape Cobra (naja nivea), in terms of its natural habitat, care in captivity and links to pictures. You will also find the main elements relative to a bite by this species, in terms of the venom type, time response to a bite, danger level of the venom, main symptoms and hospital equipment that should be on hand to treat a bite victim, and the links on the detailed treatment of a snake bite victim. |
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| Common Name | Family: | Genus: | Species: | Snake bite Links | Natural Habitat of the Cape Cobra (naja nivea) |
| Cape Cobra | Elapidae | Naja | nivea | Snake Envenomations Snakebite Protocols toxinology.com | EMBL,
Snakes of SA,
SAsnakes,
SCARCE, Cape Nature |
| Venom type | Time Critical | Danger level | Main symptoms | Hospital Equipment |
| Neurotoxic | Urgent | Potentially lethal | Local pain, swelling, flaccid paralysis | Electrocardiogram, respiratory assistance |
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Links to Captive Care Sheets |
Links to Pictures of the Cape Cobra (naja nivea) |
| Richard Mastenbroek on the Cape Cobra (naja nivea) |
seanthomas.net, seanthomas2, seanthomas3, Nigel Dennis Wildlife Photography Google |
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Last update : 01/04/2007 |
