Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease, which is very common in the Indian subcontinent. The severity of respiratory muscle paralysis and the delay in recovery depend upon the dose of the venom injected, the severity of the venom, the species of the snake, the duration of presentation to the hospital, and the time and dose of administration of anti-snake venom (ASV). The reasons for this delayed neuromuscular recovery still remain an enigma. We highlight such a case of a young adult who had delayed neuromuscular recovery and prolonged ventilatory support following a neurotoxic snakebite.
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