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Loveenthed:
Thought i was the only one who saw it.

just maybe where the snake dey na him palour be that..

Definitely a poisonous one. Most snakes that have ominous colour are poisonous. It's nature's way of alerting all to danger.

Twob:
Domestic cat, some birds, honeybadger and some other animals kill snakes easily, especially cat. The snake is either a forest or spitting cobra. For sure, from the writers notions about the dog, the snake had bitten the dog, hence the reason foe the dog sickly behaviour. But thank God he quickly called the vet to come to the dog's aid...
That snake is venomous

Pigs also kill snakes.

In fact, they eat snakes alive.

The thick fatty layer underneath their skin prevents the venom from the snake bites from reaching their bloodstream.

That's a spitting cobra, by the way. Mambas are native to southern Africa.

Those saying it's a mamba should kneel down and thank the Lord that there are no mambas in Nigeria and even West Africa.

Salute to you dog

motta:
I no understand the bolded statement.

it means u were fortunate it didn't get in. That's a poisonous snake, likely spitting cobra.see the red lines down the neckside?

mrbonesy2k:
At about 10:58pm yesterday, my dog barked just once, i was surprised because i just left the sitting room. I woke up this morning to see this long black snake lying dead in my sitting room outside door.
My dog couldn't stand up nor eat. But i have taken her to my vet doctor for treatment.
Please what is the name of this snake and does it have deadly venom?

That's a very poisonous Cobra your dog killed. The venom is very lethal and I'm surprised your dog is still alive. The venom paralyzes and attacks the central nervous system; causing perspiration, blood clot, and accelerated death.

Stay close to the vet and ensure that he's doing the right thing, or change him fast. Your dog is still alive perhaps, little venom got into the blood stream from the snake.

brain54:
Looks like a mamba...

But can't tell the type from the picture.

Your dog can't eat or stand. Any bite marks?

Dogs barked just once... I am guessing it's a Rottweiler. Those ones no get time for too much noise!

Mambas are not found in West Africa. It's in southern Africa. That is a black spitting cobra. They have a large population in Western and southern Nigeria.

oz4real83:
I am so worried about your dog, this snake is either a mamba or cobra and they are very deadly, I just hope your dog wasn't bitten by it. Your dog needs urgent specialized medical attention

It's a Cobra, my female rottweiler killed something similar some years ago.

motta:
just maybe where the snake dey na him palour be that..

The sitting room door from outside

That's a cobra brother. That dog saved your life. If this snake had made its way to your room and gave you just a bite, nairaland would have lost another illustrious son. Thank God it didn’t happen. Otito diri Jesu.

Unfortunately, the dog won't survive it. Nigerian hospitals don't even have enough anti venom talk more of a vet. Only some federal government hospitals have anti venom in Nigeria, sadly.


I hate snakes.
I don't like dogs.
I hate cats.


I just wish your dog the best of luck cos it won't survive the bite, sadly.



Like some people said, you need to do something about your environment asap to avoid human bite next time, hope you don't have kids, please do something about your environment asap

I have a very strong phobia for Snakes, to the extent that I don't even watch it on Nat Geo wild.

It's a Cobra, I hope your dog is okay cause they're very venomous

Kingray10:
How is your dog still alive is what surprised me

Yes she still alive but not eating yet just water

calabaman:
Op dp you live in a farm.

Better go and buy carbide or bitter cola for your house

wetin carbide and bitter cola d do ?

mrbonesy2k:
Yes she still alive but not eating yet just water

I believe i speak for everyone when i say keep us posted on the condition of your heroic dog...

Innocent snake...

muyico:
Black snake

Lol,, olodo

mrbonesy2k:
At about 10:58pm yesterday, my dog barked just once, i was surprised because i just left the sitting room. I woke up this morning to see this long black snake lying dead in my sitting room outside door.
My dog couldn't stand up nor eat. But i have taken her to my vet doctor for treatment.
Please what is the name of this snake and does it have deadly venom?

But your vet would have answered better, if you had shown him this pic you displayed here.
Moreover, for your dog to be unable to stand means it has been envenomiated, so act promptly.

motta:
I no understand the bolded statement.

The front bacony

Cobra, highly venomous

I pray your dog survives

The day our dog got bitten by a viper, it swole up within seconds and died. A very big dog. It was like a film

BRAVE HEART DOG.Thank God it is not those local Ekuke .That one go don🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ a distance dey look like zonB com dey wag his tail .Pic of the 🐕

ValCon888:
Your dog is as good as dead without proper vet intervention.

The only animals that can come out unscathed in a fight with this snake is a cat (faster reaction time) honey badger (immunity to venom) and the mongoose (immunity to venom).

Add meerkat, praying mantis

popo1494:
That’s Black mamba and the dog might have been bitten by it

not black mamba .. it's africa spitting cobra

mrbonesy2k:
At about 10:58pm yesterday, my dog barked just once, i was surprised because i just left the sitting room. I woke up this morning to see this long black snake lying dead in my sitting room outside door.
My dog couldn't stand up nor eat. But i have taken her to my vet doctor for treatment.
Please what is the name of this snake and does it have deadly venom?

omo that's a deadly african spitting conbra...it would be a miracle for ur dog to survive

Imagine this kind snake enter into your room and nepa takes off light

Nonexisting1:
That's a cobra brother. That dog saved your life. If this snake had made its way to your room and gave you just a bite, nairaland would have lost another illustrious son. Thank God it didn’t happen. Otito diri Jesu.

He should check his environment and house, there might be more.

Update us on the health situation of your dog

popo1494:
That’s Black mamba and the dog might have been bitten by it

That's a spitting cobra. No black mamba in Nigeria

Oh my God, the snake is a species of African Cobras, most likely a forest cobra.
Cobras are extremely venomous with one of the most potent venoms among venomous animals in general.
Cobra venom is extremely dangerous being composed of mainly neurotoxins but also cardiotoxins.
Their venom attacks the nervous and muscular systems, paralysing the parts controlling breathing and muscle activity, bringing death within minutes.
Cobras are among the world's deadliest snakes, courtesy of their neurotoxic venom.
Other snakes in this league include tiger snakes,brown snakes,Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Black Mamba,Death adders, Bushmaster vipers, Green mambas, and most other Elapids.
Cobras are very aggressive and can strike repeatedly especially the King cobra.
They are often remarkable for the hood they form by spreading the skin of their body near the head to intimidate enemies.
The hood spreading Mechanism is powered by muscles attached to the ribs.
The snake draws out the muscles, pulling the ribs and tissues to form the Trademark Hood of all Cobra species.
Some species of cobras possess the unique ability to spit venom and are collectively known as "SPITTING COBRAS".
Among the 30 species of cobras native to Asia and Africa,14 species can spit venom at intruders.
Spitting cobras intentionally spit venom at the eyes of an intruder to protect themselves and give them ample time to escape.
Spitting cobras are found both in Africa and Asia.
A spitting cobra spits by squeezing its venom glands and in applying pressure forces the venom out through the syringe like fangs in a jet like spray.
They are spectacularly successful in blinding an enemy by their accurate venom spray.

mrbonesy2k:
At about 10:58pm yesterday, my dog barked just once, i was surprised because i just left the sitting room. I woke up this morning to see this long black snake lying dead in my sitting room outside door.
My dog couldn't stand up nor eat. But i have taken her to my vet doctor for treatment.
Please what is the name of this snake and does it have deadly venom?

This is a cobra. It's venomous

Yes d vet checked all d body. But no sign of bite..
We treated accordingly
Thanks everyone

EMDIEY:
But your vet would have answered better, if you had shown him this pic you displayed here.
Moreover, for your dog to be unable to stand means it has been envenomiated, so act promptly.