This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Which of the following statement is false statement about snake-bites? 
Select and explain. 
A. Anti-venom is not effective in humpnosed pit viper bite, B. Cobra venom is neurotoxic, C. Atropine premedication should be used before administering Neostigmine, D. Neostigmine has a role in krait bite.
D: Neostigmine has a role in krait bite.
Answer: D: Neostigmine has a role in krait bite. 
Explanation: Ans: D. Neostigmine has a role in krait bite.(Ref: Parikh 6/e p9.47: Harrison 19/e p2736; Snake Bite: Indian Guidelines and Protocol p 425)Role of neostigmine in snake-bite:An anticholinesterase.Paicularly effective in postsynaptic neurotoxins (cobra).Not useful against presynaptic neurotoxin (common krait & Russell's viper).Polyvalent Anti-snake venom - Ineffective against humpnosed pit viper (Hypnale).