The birder Faansie Peacock had been bitten by Homoroselaps lacteus while taking photos of it. The snake bit him in his hand and he did not force if off as he considered it a "mildly venomous" snake.

The bite symptoms reported are swelling, pain and stiffness of the arm that lasted for 6 days. Severe haemorrhaging was reported as well. All in all a painful experience and not what you would describe as "mildly venomous".