and this defense mechanism is much less effective than in the case of the black-necked or red spitting cobra. If venom does get into the eyes, it will cause intense pain, temporary blindness ...

whereas the spitting cobra employs a special skill to spit venom, targeting the eyes of its prey or predators. Here, we explore the most significant differences between these two titans ...

But the herpetologists (reptile and amphibian experts) and scientists face an extra challenge when it comes to collecting spitting cobra venom. These snakes are a double threat. Not only can they ...

The venom from one of the previously known spitting scorpions, the southern African Parabuthus transvaalicus, is known to cause temporary blindness in humans if the sprays hit the eyes.