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  1. Copilot Answer
    The common krait is a highly venomous snake species belonging to the genus Bungarus in the family Elapidae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is responsible for the majority of snakebites affecting humans in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    Description

    The average length of the common krait is 0.9 m (2 ft 11 in), but it can grow to 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in). Males are longer than females, with proportionately longer tails. The head is flat and the neck is hardly visible. The body is cyli… See more

    Distribution and habitat

    This common krait is distributed from West Bengal to Sindh, throughout South India, and Sri Lanka, at elevations up to about 1,600 m (5,200 ft). It has also been recorded in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, and Nepal. … See more

    Behaviour and ecology

    The common krait exhibits a sluggish and generally docile behaviour during the day. It often hides in rodent holes, loose soil, or beneath debris, so is rarely seen. It often rolls its body into a loose, coiled ball, keeping its … See more

    Venom

    In mice, the LD50 values of its venom are 0.325 mg/kg subcutaneously, 0.169 mg/kg intravenously, and 0.089 mg/kg intraperitoneally. The average venom yield is 10 mg (0.15 gr) dry weight. The estimated l… See more