Mar 07 2025 21 mins
A face-to-face encounter with a deadly Philippine Cobra hiding in recycling bins leads to a tense standoff and difficult decisions about handling dangerous wildlife. What started as persistent barking from dogs turns into a discovery of a meter-long venomous snake that had potentially been living on the property for years.
• Philippine Cobras are highly venomous with neurotoxic venom that can cause respiratory failure within 30 minutes
• The snake was approximately 3 feet long and displayed its characteristic hood when threatened
• Initial reluctance to kill the snake due to its role in natural pest control, keeping mice and rats away
• Local Filipino approach to dangerous snakes is pragmatic - elimination rather than relocation
• Previous snake sightings on the property suggest the cobra may have been living there for years
• Balancing conservation values with practical safety concerns when living in rural areas
• Northern Philippine cobras are capable of spitting venom up to 3 meters
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