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Scientific Name : Bungarus fasciatus
Family : Elapidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Forests to agricultural lands
Description : The banded krait is a medium-sized snake, with an average length of 1.5-1.8 meters. It has distinctive black and yellow or cream-colored bands that run along its body, giving it its name.
The banded krait is highly venomous and can deliver a potent neurotoxin through its fangs. The venom can cause respiratory failure and paralysis, which can be fatal to humans. The banded krait feeds on other snakes, lizards, frogs, and occasionally small rodents. It is a nocturnal hunter and is most active during the night. The banded krait is found in a wide variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is commonly found near water sources such as rivers and ponds. The banded krait is generally a shy and non-aggressive snake, but can be dangerous if provoked or cornered. It is known to display a defensive behavior called "coiling," in which it wraps its body into a tight coil and lifts its head to show off its warning colors. The banded krait is oviparous, which means it lays eggs. It typically lays a clutch of 5-14 eggs in the late spring or early summer.
The banded krait is highly venomous and can deliver a potent neurotoxin through its fangs. The venom can cause respiratory failure and paralysis, which can be fatal to humans. The banded krait feeds on other snakes, lizards, frogs, and occasionally small rodents. It is a nocturnal hunter and is most active during the night. The banded krait is found in a wide variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is commonly found near water sources such as rivers and ponds. The banded krait is generally a shy and non-aggressive snake, but can be dangerous if provoked or cornered. It is known to display a defensive behavior called "coiling," in which it wraps its body into a tight coil and lifts its head to show off its warning colors. The banded krait is oviparous, which means it lays eggs. It typically lays a clutch of 5-14 eggs in the late spring or early summer.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Hydrophis lapemoides
(Arabian Gulf Sea Snake) -
Bungarus niger
(Black Krait) -
Laticaudata laticaudata
(Black-banded sea krait,) -
Hydrophis platurus
(Pelagic Sea Snake) -
Laticauda colubrina
(Yellow-lipped Sea Krait) -
Hydrophis cyanocinctus
(Annulated Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis ornatus
(Ornate Reef Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis nigrocinctus
(Daudin’s Sea Snake) -
Bungarus sindanus
(Wall’s Krait) -
Bungarus lividus
(Lesser Black Krait)
Species groups
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description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:wikipedia.org; photo credit and copyright:Rohit Giri (iNaturalist user). more information please contact with us.
description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:wikipedia.org; photo credit and copyright:Rohit Giri (iNaturalist user). more information please contact with us.