The Zebra Spitting Cobra ( Naja nigricincta nigricincta ) otherwise known as the Western Barred Spitting Cobra is one of 14 species of spitting cobras in the world, 7 live in Africa and other 7 live in Asia. This species lives in Namibia and Angola and is infamous locally. Like all the spitting cobras they project venom through their fangs at at a potential threat, usually a predator, accurately at the eyes. The venom can be spat up to 3 metres. The venom if left in the eyes attacks the cornea and can leave the animal (or person) permanently blinded. The venom therefore has unique properties which actually has cytotoxic components as well as neurotoxic venom components. The result if bitten is severe necrosis, left untreated can lead to amputations. This spitting cobra also doesn't have a species specific antivenom, although research is currently being made in this area to prevent deaths or severe necrosis. Archive Spitting Cobra Clips, check their channel at: @LivingZoology To keep updated, SUBSCRIBE and hit notifications bell!! - https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeInTheWild Check out my instagram ! https://www.instagram.com/madeinthewild.tv *DISCLAIMER* Jack Randall has extensive experience handling and studying wild animals. Where filming with dangerous animals Made in the Wild works with scientists and wildlife institutions. Do not attempt to handle wild animals without appropriate training and permits. About Jack Randall: Jack is a zoologist on an adventure! His mission is to show off the world’s most amazing animals. And to do that he must explore the world’s most wild places… You can also catch Jack on his TV show with National Geographic Wild / Disney+ called "Out There with Jack Randall" . Jack was educated at Oxford University following an apprenticeship with the iconic Steve Irwin (which started when Jack was 14!). What Are Creature Features? All creatures have evolved different tricks to survive in the wild places they call their homes! Each animal has an awesome story about how they look, what they eat and even how they move! Creature Features spotlight the stories behind these crazy cool adaptations. The Science: With over 1 Million species on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species, animal populations are in decline the world over. This is due to many reasons but what we know for sure is to keep the planet's amazing diversity of wildlife we need to learn as much as possible about where and how these creatures live their lives. Collating all the data we are gathering will help build a picture of which habitats are key to sustaining the largest diversity of life on planet earth. Thanks to our amazing team without whom the series would not have been possible! Sarah Ash, Edit Suzie Brearley, Production Alex Whitcombe & Rachel Hagreen, Camera Rodney Katutja, Field Support Mike Wyatt, Graphics

• published: 14 Nov 2021
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