We investigated the local effects induced by Bothrops. alternatus and Bothrops. moojeni venoms.
Local effects of B. moojeni venom are more potent than B. alternatus venom.
Proteases and phospholipases contribute to local effects of bothropic venoms.
Inflammatory reaction is mediated by eicosanoid, histamine and nitric oxide.
Anti-inflammatory treatments reduced the local effects of bothropic envenomation.