The banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is an extremely venomous species of elapids endemic to Asia, from Indian Subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Southern China. [1][2][3] With a maximum length exceeding 2 m (6 ft 7 in), it is the longest krait with a distinguishable gold and black pattern. [4] .

The Banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is the largest species of kraits, with a maximum length up to 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in). Although the banded krait is venomous and its bite may be deadly to humans, it is shy, primarily nocturnal, and not particularly aggressive so its overall risk to humans is low.

2024年4月25日 · Banded kraits are the largest species of kraits. They are a species of elapid snakes found in the Indian subcontinent. These snakes are venomous but are also shy and avoid attacking humans. They can be identified by the alternating black and yellow bands that cover their entire body.

2023年7月14日 · Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus) Curled Up In A Barrel Habitat: This Thailand krait lives on the ground and in rat holes and termite mounds, under stumps or rocks and in other cool, damp places. Recently I saw photos of one in some limestone rocks here in Thailand.

2024年4月5日 · As of 2024, banded kraits aren’t just the longest species, but have the most massive range of any Bungarus krait. They occupy a swathe of northeast India, then spread all the way to the Indonesian island of Java, covering thousands of miles.

Most species are with banded patterns acting as a warning sign to their predators. Despite being considered as generally docile and timid, kraits are capable of delivering highly potent neurotoxic venom which is medically significant with potential lethality to humans.

2024年5月27日 · The banded krait is among the most venomous snakes in all of Southeastern Asia. Despite its highly toxic venom, the banded krait is shy and elusive. When approached during the day, it will assume a defensive posture at the first sign of contact.

The banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) of Southeast Asia grows to 2 metres (6.6 feet), and other species commonly reach more than a metre in length. All have bodies that are strongly triangular in cross-section.

2016年10月8日 · The Banded Krait is the largest of all kraits, and can reach over 2m. The venom is supposedly not as potent as the other Thai kraits, but a bite could anyhow be life-threatening! The amazing black and yellow pattern of the Banded Krait, slithering through a forest streambed in North Thailand.