The zebra cobra was found on June 30, and safely removed from a neighborhood that had been on snake-watch for two days.
Chaudhuri said the law should require venomous snake owners to register their animals, calling it "a pretty common-sense solution" to the problem.
"It's time to ask whether we should amend our #ncga laws on venomous snakes. I've heard from a number of constituents expressing concerns about our law," Chaudhuri wrote on Twitter.whose videos highlight his venomous snake collection. North Carolina law allows people to own venomous snakes as long as the owner keeps the reptile in an escape-proof enclosure. The law says the owner must have an escape plan if the animal escapes, including the location of a suitable antivenin.
North Carolina residents are also limited to owning no more than five of its native venomous snakes, according to theToilet surprise: The News Observer reported that the current state law was written in 1950 in response to "snake handling." Snake handling was used by preachers and some members of congregations to prove their faith by handling venomous snakes.a former UNC-Chapel Hill student and snake enthusiast was bitten by his pet king cobra and nearly died. It was later discovered that he owned more than 20 snakes at the time.