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It is desirable to seek medical assistance at the earliest possible opportunity !

In severe cases, the expert administration of orthodox snake antivenin may be considered.

However, in order to select the correct antivenin, the exact identity of the attacking snake must be known !

Misidentification by amateurs is not unknown, and a concerted effort must be made to capture or kill the snake, so that formal classification may be made in the medical facility. Even dead snakes must be treated cautiously.

The venom of the spitting cobra of Africa is delivered with great accuracy to the eyes of its victim at a maximum range of about 10 feet (=3 m approx.). It produces severe pain, and blindness may result. It is most important to wash out the venom immediately with the cleanest water available.