This article discusses the urgent administration of antivenom following krait bites in Southeast Asia, regardless of the presence of neurotoxic symptoms. Kraits are responsible for most cases of neurotoxic envenoming in the region, causing flaccid muscle paralysis. The article presents data showing that timely administration of antivenom can reduce the duration of neurotoxicity and the number of patients developing severe envenoming. The Thai Red Cross in Bangkok produces antivenom for krait bites, although it can have side effects. The authors propose that clinicians should consider administering antivenom to all patients with a confirmed krait bite within the first 6 hours after the bite, regardless of neurotoxic signs. [Extracted from the article]