Coral Cobra

Coral cobras are not as common as true Naja in captivity, but you see them around and captive bred specimens are available.
Toxicity wise, they pack a good punch, neurotoxicity with some cytotoxic effects as well, so you most likely will have some necrosis :(
Deaths are rare but there have been recorded fatalities...I'm not sure, but SAIMR polyvalent might be the best AV for a bite.

Coral cobras are very simple "pseudo" cobras to care for in captivity. There are a few subspecies, and one of them gives live birth. Their setup is no more dificult to maintain than that of much boids, and they are a smaller species. The max size is similar to that of the red spitting cobra, and you will be pressed to find a specimine over 30 inches. They are very easy to breed, and can be housed in locking "sweater box" type of enclosures.

Their venom is pretty mild compared to that of some hots (including true cobras), but it can still easily be fatal! Everyone reacts differently to venoms, and everyone reacts differently to antivenoms as well. There is a slim chance of intervenous injection, but if this is the case call a coronor. The venom is EXTREMELY neurotoxic, and anaphalactic shock, along with paraphalactic arrest are common. Necrosis associated with the cytotoxins are the least of your worries with a bite from this species. Fatalities are rare, but are a threat. Anytime there is a threat of envenomation one must reconsider keeping a species like this...it is a life or death situation lurking in the future for one who does not account for all possible situations.

This species is quickly becoming available in US collections, and captive breeding is happenening on a fairly regular basis now.

Coral cobras are a very rewarding species to work with, and I would love to someday obtain a few adults for a captive breeding project. At this time all I can do is admire them, and envy the current owners of this species as I do not yet have the room to house many more species.

Nice snakes...not for the novice, faint of heart, or inexperienced hot keepers!

-Steve Clark

Thank you Steve, for posting an informed, helpful, and carefully thought out response. You obviously know what you are talking about. Exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks.