Venom described as ***moderately neurotoxic***. Reported bite symptoms include ***immediate pain, stiffness, swelling, & fever***. Furthermore ***Neurological symptoms, such as Central Nervous System depression, ptosis, & paresis of affected limb, difficulty swallowing*** are confirmed. Snake will aggressively defend itself when molested. It has large fangs, even though species is rear fanged, envenomation is possible.