Blue krait
Bungarus candidus, commonly known as the Malayan krait or blue krait, is a highly venomous species of snake. The blue krait is a member of the genus Bungarus and the family Elapidae.
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NocturnalNocturnality is an animal behavior characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. The common adjective is "nocturnal",...
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CarnivoreA carnivore meaning 'meat eater' is an organism that derives its energy and nutrient requirements from a diet consisting mainly or exclusively of a...
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TerrestrialTerrestrial animals are animals that live predominantly or entirely on land (e.g., cats, ants, snails), as compared with aquatic animals, which liv...
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PredatorPredators are animals that kill and eat other organisms, their prey. Predators may actively search for or pursue prey or wait for it, often conceal...
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PrecocialPrecocial species are those in which the young are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of birth or hatching. Precocial species are normall...
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OviparousOviparous animals are female animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive...
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DangerousDangerous animals demonstrate aggression and a propensity to attack or harass people or other animals without provocation.
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Highly venomousHighly venomous animals are able to produce the most toxic venom which is considered to be one of the most debilitating and potentially deadly.
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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Black And White AnimalsThe Malayan krait is a highly venomous species of snake found in Southeast Asia. Dorsally, it has a pattern of dark-brown, black, or bluish-black crossbands on the body and tail, which are narrowed and rounded on the sides. The first crossband is continuous with the dark color of the head. The dark crossbands are separated by broad, yellowish-white interspaces, which may be spotted with black. Ventrally, it is uniformly white.
Malayan kraits occur from Indochina south to Java and Bali in Indonesia. Their preferred habitat includes moist forests and plantations usually in close proximity to water.
Malayan kraits are mainly active at night and lead a secretive solitary life. They are ground-dwelling and generally slow snakes but are capable of moving quickly when escaping danger. If approached or provoked they will strike aggressively without warning signs.
In mice, the intravenous LD50 for this species is 0.1 mg/kg. Its mortality rate is 60–70% in untreated humans. The amount of venom injected is 5 mg, while the lethal dose for a 75kg human is 1 mg
Malayan kraits are carnivores. They mainly hunt other snakes but will also eat lizards, frogs, mice, and small animals.
Malayan kraits are egg-laying snakes. Each clutch consists of 4 to 10 eggs which are guarded by the females until they hatch. The snakelets measure about 30 cm (11.8 in) in length and are able to fend for themselves right after birth.
Malayan kraits are not considered endangered at present. However, in some parts of their native range, these snakes are heavily collected and sold for food, skins, and traditional medicine.
The IUCN Red List and other sources don’t provide the number of the Malayan krait total population size. Currently, this species is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
