An Indian Forest Service officer has drawn widespread attention on social media after sharing a striking video of a highly venomous Banded Krait encountered during a night patrol.
About Banded Krait:
It is a highly venomous snake native to South and Southeast Asia.
Scientific Name: Bungarus fasciatus
Part of the elapid family, which includes cobras and mambas, the Banded Krait is easily recognizable by its vibrant yellow and black crossbands, giving it a distinctive appearance.
Distribution: These snakes have been recorded eastwards from central India through Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China (including Hong Kong) to Malaysia and the main Indonesian islands of Borneo (Java and Sumatra), as well as Singapore.
Habitat:
It primarily inhabits wetlands, forests, and areas near water bodies.
They inhabit termite mounds and rodent holes close to water and often live near human settlements, especially villages, because of their supply of rodents and water.
Features:
Banded kraits are carnivores and feed mainly on other snakes.
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