Common Krait

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Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is a type of krait that is found in the jungles of the Indian sub-continent. The body colour varies from a dark steely blue-black to a pale faded bluish grey. The average length is 1 metre. This snake is a highly venomous snake and is one of the "big four" snakes in India. Krait venom is extremely toxic and induces nerve paralysis. As there are no local symptoms, a patient should be carefully observed for signs of paralysis and treated urgently with anti-venom. However as they are nocturnal in habit they seldom bite human or come into contact during daytime.

These snakes prey on rats and mice and are found in rat holes and termite mounds. They also prey on lizards and smaller snakes. They will devour their young being cannibalistic in nature. The males are quite sex conscious and aggressive in territories.

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