What is the crucial first instruction regarding actions to take if a tree viper is spotted?

Answer

Do not approach, do not attempt to capture, and do not attempt to kill it

The safety protocol dictates that when a snake is spotted, the rule is to not approach, not attempt capture, and not attempt to kill it, but rather to back away slowly.

What is the crucial first instruction regarding actions to take if a tree viper is spotted?
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