Woman Bitten by Cobra at Miccosukee: Officials

Professional snake handler was rushed to the hospital and give anti-venom after being bitten, official said

A professional snake handler was bitten by a three-foot long Indian cobra during a show in Hollywood on Saturday , officials with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.

The 24-year-old woman was rushed to Memorial Regional Hospital after she was having respiratory problems, officials said.

She had been performing at the Miccosukee Indian Facility when she was bitten, authorities said.

The Venom Response Team gave the woman five vials of anti-venom to decrease her symptoms, a report said.

Authorities on Sunday said the victim was fine and would not have long-term effects from the bite.
 

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