I live in Maryland and I've got to call BS on this one. Too cold this time of year. Have you ever heard of a cobra striking without hooding first? Who in their right mind (non herp types excluded) would pick up a snake once bitten? The Baltimore Zoo stocks anti venom.
Now, lets say this person owned this Monocled Cobra (probably one of the most kept cobras in the hobby) and was bit. She knows that it's illegal to keep venomous in the state, but knew she needed help. How in the world could a cobra escape from someone's home and go out into the cold, when it's designed for warmer weather? Even a corn snake will seek warmth, not cold. I claim total BS.
Jim Smith
ps this has not made the local news at all. I will keep track of the news and see if anything shows up.
Just found some articles on this. Most were released today. Here's one that is taking this story with a good dose of reallity. Good read.
http://dailyme.com/story/20100128000...n-experts.html
I bet that if they released her name, I could tell you if she's into hots or at least snakes in general.
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