The Banded Krait snakes are the species from the elapid. The scientific name of banded krait snake is Bungarus fasciatus. Banded Krait snakes grow up-to 2.7 meters (8 feet 10 inches) in length. It is a very rare snake and should be with very careful.
Banded kraits are one of the largest snakes that are found in Indian Subcontinent in Southeast Asia and in southern China. These snakes are mostly live in the rainforests of eastern Australia. In spite of their large size they are not harmful to people.
They are nocturnal animals’ feeds on mice, frogs, and birds. They bite mostly in the evening and are curled up in an s-shape. Their venom can cause bleeding, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases its venom can cause paralysis and kidney damage.
Banded krait snakes are found in many areas of the world including Asia.
In Thailand, this species are known as triangular snake. This name is comes from the Hindi word “karait” that refers to dark venomous snakes. The Latin name “bungarus” means “golden,” while “fasciatus” means “banded.” These snakes are also called by other names that were including the Indian krait and the blue krait etc.
This snake is venomous, but they are very shy and avoid fights. They are more active at night so they bite more at night. They are mostly inactive and curl up to hide their heads but are prone to snake bites if provoked.
The banded krait snake is highly venomous and its bite can kill humans.
It is a shy snake and mainly hunts aggressively at night so the danger rate to humans is low. It is easy to identify by its B cross bands of alternating black and yellow that encircle the body.
The head is depressed and broad and is not distinct from the neck. Eyes are black. It has yellow lips and arrow head with yellow markings and a black head. It has yellow color, chin and throat. Its tail is very short, about one-tenth the length of a snake.
The branded krait snake has been length is up to 2.25 meters (7 feet 5 inches) long, but is usually up to 1.8 meters (5 feet 11 inches).
The banded krait is mostly found in the Indo-Chinese sub-region, the Malay Peninsula, the Indonesian archipelago, Bangladesh, Nepal and southern China countries. It is also found in Indian states of West Bengal, Mizoram, Manipur, Odisha (formerly Orissa), Assam and Tripura.
Banded krait snakes are found in a variety of habitats, from forests to farmland
Banded krait snakes are shy snakes. They are usually doesn’t bite, they hide themselves under coils when harassed. During the day they sleep in grass, drains and holes.
The banded krait snake feeds mainly on other snakes. It also eats fish, skinks, frogs and snake eggs. Banded krait snake venom contains neurotoxins. The venom delivered 20 mg to 114 mg per bite. This leads to failure of the respiratory system and may cause death by suffocation.
