How does the delayed progression of *Thelotornis* venom toxicity compare to potent neurotoxic bites?
Answer
The coagulopathic effects can take a day or more to incapacitate, whereas neurotoxins cause respiratory failure within minutes or hours.
The distinguishing feature is the slow progression; while a neurotoxic bite can cause rapid respiratory failure, the hemorrhagic effects of *Thelotornis* can take longer to become fully incapacitating, though the lethality risk remains high due to massive internal blood loss.
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