Asgûrash or Asgûrath was a brownish-red condensed venom obtained from the Asgur, a small (12"-15") green and brown snake of the cobra family,native to cold tallgrass plains or steppes. Asgurash caused complete paralysis of portions of the body in man-sized targets or total paralysis in targets less than 3' tall. It was usually applied by cuts to the torso, causing upper body paralysis.The raw venom had the same effect but was a bit weaker.Vipersweed was a specific antidote.