With antivenom being the issue. Protocol for non elapid snakes in the U.S. is crofab F.D.A. approved is not as reliable as many other anti venoms I would be more comfortable with the jumping viper that in many cases do not require antivenom rather than a native snake possibly more toxic in order to be able to use the F.D.A. product.Worst case the Crofab could be used on the jumping viper bite. Bottom line is do all you can to not get bit. BE CAREFUL AT ALL TIMES Chris