Known for its potent neurotoxic venom, the common krait is one of the "Big Four" snake species responsible for the majority of medically significant snakebites in South Asia.

The common krait is a highly venonmous elapid snake that’s native to the Indian subcontinent and a member of the ‘big four’ species, that inflict the most snakebites in India, Pakistan and …

Krait, (genus Bungarus), any of 12 species of highly venomous snakes belonging to the cobra family (Elapidae). Kraits live in Asian forests and farmland from Pakistan to southern China …

Apr 25, 2024 · The common krait, or Bengal Krait, is a highly venomous elapid snake in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the “Big Four” snakes in India, along with Russell’s viper, the Indian …

The Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus ) is a highly venomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a member of the "big four" species, inflicting the most snakebites on …

Jun 9, 2025 · The Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is one of the most venomous snakes found in the Indian subcontinent and is widely known for its secretive nature and lethal bite. …

Mar 27, 2025 · I remember reading about one particular species – I think it was the Chinese krait – that lived almost exclusively near water sources. It really highlights just how diverse these …

May 27, 2024 · Kraits are a group of highly venomous snakes known for their distinctive banding patterns, typically found in tropical regions of Asia and recognized for their potentially lethal bites.

Jul 17, 2025 · Found primarily in South and Southeast Asia, kraits are among the most venomous snakes in the world, yet they possess unique behavioral and physical traits that make them …

Bungarus (commonly known as kraits / kraɪt /) [2][3] is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Elapidae. The genus is native to Asia.