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Cape cobra slithers into children's bedroom, prompting urgent rescue response

According to the African Snake Bite Institute, the Cape cobra stands out as one of the most dangerous snake species in South Africa, notorious for its quick, defensive behaviour.

Cape Argus News
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Watch VideoBitten by snakes 200 times: How one man’s blood could lead to a universal snake antivenom

Tim Friede's extraordinary journey of enduring over 200 snakebites and injecting himself with venom may lead to a groundbreaking universal antivenom.

News Feel Good
Sarene Kloren|Published

WATCH: Terrifying Cape Cobra encounter in children's bedroom – snake rescuer responds

A family in Port Elizabeth faces a terrifying encounter when a Cape Cobra slithers into their children's bedroom, prompting a swift rescue by SnakeRescue NSRR Eastern Cape.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published