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Definitions of the severity of envenoming.
| Envenoming Severity | Definition |
|---|---|
| dry bite | no swelling or erythema around the fang marks |
| mild degree | limb swelling, erythema limited to one joint area, or was equal to or less than 10 cm in size |
| moderate degree | swelling and erythema around the fang marks were 10–20 cm and/or small necrotic change (less than 2 cm in diameter) |
| Severe degree | limb swelling greater than 20 cm, extended over two joints, and/or significant local tissue necrosis |
