A venomous Siamese spitting cobra was found in a Wichita Falls home and seized for illegal possession.

A Siamese spitting cobra, a highly venomous non-native species capable of spraying venom that can cause permanent blindness, was discovered in a Wichita Falls home during a welfare check. The snake was seized due to lack of required permits from Texas Parks and Wildlife, as owning such animals without authorization is illegal. It was safely transferred to a licensed facility for quarantine and rehoming. The incident highlights risks to public safety and ecosystems posed by unauthorized exotic pet ownership, especially with dangerous species like spitting cobras.