Are L. capucinus and L. aulicus venomous to people?
Answer
They are harmless to people and non-venomous.
All major wolf snake types, including the Common Wolf Snake (*L. capucinus*) and the Oriental Wolf Snake (*L. aulicus*), are classified as non-venomous. This means they pose virtually no threat to humans regarding toxicity. Although they subdue prey using constriction, their bite is generally not medically significant. Any potential injury should still be cleaned to prevent secondary infection, similar to any minor scratch, but these snakes do not possess venom glands capable of harming a person.
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