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by dizz on August 21, 2004
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if I got bit by a monocled cobra, would I die or get really sick..please give me info.
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by GREGLONGHURST on August 21, 2004
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Too many variables for a definitive answer. The following will effect the severity of the bite: The size, age & health of both the snake & the victim. Is the victim allergic to the venom? Not common, but does occur, in which case, anaphylactic shock kills much faster than normal snakebite. The quantity of venom may vary from none to you are in deep stuff.
The genus Naja kills thousands of people world-wide every year. Prompt, proper medical treatment will make most bites survivable.
If you are going to keep a cobra, I would strongly recommend that you also keep your own antivenin. Set up a protocol to be followed in case of a bite. NEVER open the snake cage unless there is a responsible adult in the room with you who can follow that protocol & transport you in case of an accident.
If an accident occurs, & you have chosen not to have antivenin on hand, & it cannot be provided quickly from another source, and if the snake injected a sufficient quantity of venom to kill an animal of your size, you will, in all likelihood, die.
In my opinion, if you have to ask a question like the one posed, you ought not keep a cobra.
~~Greg~~
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by cottonmouth on August 21, 2004
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A simple answer for a simple question. If it gets a few drops in you, without medical attention , your done for!
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by Phobos on August 21, 2004
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A simpler answer is: If you need to ask the question you should NOT keep any HOT snakes no less Elapids.
Al
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by elapidking81 on August 22, 2004
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Naja kaouthia, or the monocellete cobra's, The bite of the Monocellate Cobra with envenomation can be rapidly fatal possibly as early as 60 minutes,In this particular species, envenomation usually presents predominately with extensive local necrosis and systemic manifestations to a lesser degree. Drowsiness, Neurological and Neuromuscular symptoms may develop early; paralysis, ventilatory failure or death could ensue rapidly.If you are new to keeping venomous snakes or reptiles I would not recomened This snake to start with as I have explained the bite would not be just a quick trip to the ER it could on the other hand be a quick trip to the morgue.
shane kissinger
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