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Common krait

Bungarus caeruleus

Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus)Common

Photo: Jayendra Chiplunkar · CC BY-SA 3.0

Reptilecarnivore

The Common Indian Krait is a sleek, venomous snake found across the Indian subcontinent. It thrives in grasslands, farms, and even near human homes. Its striking black or bluish-black body with white bands hides a powerful neurotoxic venom.

  • Its body grows between 0.91 to 1.22 meters long.
  • It is responsible for many serious snakebites in its region.
  • Its venom affects the nervous system, making it highly dangerous.
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At a glance

Classification
Reptile
Scientific name
Bungarus caeruleus
Habitat
Grassland, Farm, Urban
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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