It's been more than a month now since a herpetologist says at least one Monocled Cobra was released in an Onslow County neighborhood and it is still on the loose.

The snake is highly venomous and if a person is bitten its venom targets the central nervous system.

The snake was found under Jeff Wisman's Deck. He says while he lets he four year-old play outside he does remain cautious.

Paula Aldis and her kids live just up the street from where the snake was seen more than a month ago. She says she's still concerned for her kids safety.

Herpetologist Jennifer Grooms, who lives in Onslow County and owns a Red Spitting Cobra, says that while it's good to be informed, Onslow County residents should not be afraid.

Officials still don't know how the cobra got there.