The presence of ptosis (drooping eyelids) and dysphagus (difficulty swallowing) are indicative of neurotoxic envenomation, which is commonly seen with elapid (e.g., cobras, mambas, coral snakes) envenomations. These symptoms are related to the neurotoxins' ability to block neuromuscular transmission. Viper bites typically manifest with swelling, pain, and local tissue damage due to their cytotoxic venom, making the other options less likely in this scenario.
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