BREATHTAKING BANDED KRAIT

The banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is a slow mover during the day and is much more likely to bite after dark. The snake’s venom can paralyse muscles and prevent the diaphragm from moving. This stops air from entering the lungs, effectively resulting in suffocation. The banded krait is found on the Indian subcontinent and in Southeast Asia. Its striking yellow and black striped body is easily recognisable, as well as its yellow arrow-shaped marking on its head.

The banded krait is named for its black and yellow bands