If a boomslang bites you, then you should immediately seek medical attention. Most people should survive with few long-term complications after they receive sufficient treatment. Fortunately, the venom is quite slow-acting on people. You will have at least several hours before you begin experiencing symptoms. But do not take the initial lack of symptoms as a sign that you are okay. An untreated bite can still lead to death in a small number of cases. It can also be quite an agonizing experience.