"Puff
adders have cytotoxic venom that destroys the body’s cells. Other
venomous snakes like mambas have neurotoxic venom that causes paralysis
and so stops people being able to breathe. This takes a while (7 to 15
hours for an adult), so there is normally time to get to a hospital for
treatment."
"The
cape file snake kills venomous and non venomous snakes. However when
captured it does not bite, but may empty its bowels over you. Large
snouted cobras will kill puff adders. Rather than “dog eat dog”, “snake
eat snake” may be a more appropriate saying."
Other
venomous snakes like mambas have neurotoxic venom that causes paralysis
and so stops people being able to breathe. This takes a while (7 to 15
hours for an adult), so there is normally time to get to a hospital for
treatment.