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. Species , Banded Krait A krait (Pronounced krIt) is a very deadly snake. ... Jungle refers usually to a forest. ... A subcontinent is a large part of a continent. ...
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.
Reference
Romulus Whitaker (1978). COMMON INDIAN SNAKES: A Field Guide. Macmillan India Limited. .
The commonKrait (Bungarus caeruleus) is a medium-sized snake, head barely distinguishable from neck; loreal scale absent; small dark eyes, round pupil, barely visible in life.
This snake feeds on toads, frogs, snakes, lizards and mice, the kraits are known to be cannibalistic.
The Kraits in Pakistan are found from coastal lowlands north and eastward to Waziristan and Quetta regions.
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