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More Cobras in N.C.
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by NC_geckos on May 22, 2008
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http://www.witntv.com/home/headlines/19186249.html
Some Of World's Deadliest Snakes Loose In Eastern Carolina
Two Asian Cobras, some of the deadliest snakes in the world, are loose in Onslow County.
Officials say the two cobras are believed to be near Mill Farms Road off Piney Green Road in Onslow County.
North Carolina Wildlife has been called in, as have serpent experts from Wilmington. They are currently trying to catch one of the snakes under the crawl space of a home in that area.
The other one is missing.
Officials warn these snakes can be deadly with one bite. They urge you to stay away if you see these snakes and immediately call authorities.
According to the website cobra.org, the Asian, Indian, or spectacled cobra (due to the eyeglass-shaped pattern on its skin) seldom reaches a length of more than six feet. The hood of the Asian cobra is, proportionately, much larger than that of the King cobra and is usually yellow to brown, with a black-and-white spectacle pattern on top and two black and white spots on the lower surface.
This snake causes thousands of deaths each year in India, where it is regarded with religious awe and are seldom killed. It ranges from the eastern shore of the Caspian sea to China and Malaysia.
Contrary to folklore, cobras will seldom attack unprovoked. When threatened, however, the cobra will make full use of its deadly force. Cobras are famous for their use by snake charmers because they respond well to visual cues, and are of spectacular appearance.
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by tigers9 on May 22, 2008
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Considering new just introduced NC bill had reptiles removed, the sudden sightings or reptiles on the loose in NC us not a surprise, somebody wants them back in the bill:
http://www.rexano.org/StatePages/NorthCarolinaFrame.htm
2008 Legislation
Senate Bill 1788 - Regulate Dangerous Animals TEXT Status: [S] Ref to Judiciary I (Civil). If fav, re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget on 05/21/2008
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See the ‘reptiles at large coinciding with legislation ’ pattern from 2007:
http://www.rexano.org/StatePages/2007_legislation_set_up.pdf
Z
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by Cro on May 22, 2008
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Seems mighty suspicous.
First it was a cobra like snake that crawled in a strange way.
It started out as a 10 foot snake that was 3 inches in diameter.
Then it became a python in the news reports.
Later, it became a 8 foot snake.
Then it became a King Cobra.
Now, it has become a pair of Indian Cobras ?
Perhaps it is time to question the redneck who first reported the snake, and see just what his ties with the animal rights folks are ????
Best Regards JohnZ
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by jared on May 22, 2008
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"if it bleeds it leads!" Some more "fair n balanced"reporting. I do believe i heard something about the snakes soon teaming up with that equally terrifying cousin of the south, the chupacabra! Soon he will be flinging cobras at carolina school children as they walk to school! Bah ha ha ha.
Jared
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by Tuttoo on May 22, 2008
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Yup, another live one! Just saw Dean Ripa on the evening news. Seems that a Jacksonville, NC woman saw a "cobra" under the back porch of her trailer. She claims on camera that it spread its neck and had a brown spot and a white circle. The local authorities decided on this expert description that it must be a monacled cobra although it wasn't made clear if anyone else actually saw the snake. They did rip the heck out of her back porch though! Dean justly claimed that it wasn't likely that it was actually a cobra. Yah think?! What's your best guess? I'm thinking eastern hognose.
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