Infact
79 / 100
Mostly True Africa

The text claims that a Boomslang snake bite can lead to bleeding from all orifices.

Infact verdict: Mostly True (79/100).

A bite from a Boomslang snake results in severe hemotoxic effects due to its potent venom, which causes internal bleeding and clotting issues. This can lead to systemic bleeding from various orifices if untreated. Sources such as Wikipedia and scientific articles corroborate the claim, noting the hemotoxic nature of the venom and the necessity of antivenom.

May 19, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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Individual claims

79
Mostly True Health
One bite from the Boomslang snake can cause you to bleed from all orifices in your body.
The claim is supported by web sources that describe the Boomslang snake's venom as highly potent and hemotoxic, leading to extensive internal bleeding. While bleeding from all orifices is an extreme description, the underlying cause of widespread bleeding is validated by evidence from Wikipedia and scientific studies.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 90
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 79
Evidence Summary Web evidence from Wikipedia and scientific studies supports the hemotoxic effects of Boomslang venom, leading to severe bleeding.

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