Banded Krait
Bungarus fasciatus
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusBungarus (Kraits)
- SpeciesBungarus fasciatus (Banded Krait)
About the Banded Krait
The banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is a venomous species of elapid endemic to Asia, from Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Southern China. With a maximum length exceeding 2 m (6 ft 7 in), it is the longest krait with a distinguishable gold and black pattern. While this species is generally considered timid and docile, resembling other members of the genus, its venom is highly neurotoxic which is lethal to humans. Although toxicity of the banded krait based upon murine LD50 experiments is lower than that of many other kraits, its venom yield is the highest due to its size.
The banded krait is easily identified by its alternate black and yellow crossbands all of which encircle the body. The head is broad and depressed and it is not distinct from the neck. The eyes are black. It has arrowhead-like yellow markings on its otherwise black head and has yellow lips, lores, chin, and throat. The tail is relatively small, about one-tenth the length of the snake.
The longest banded krait measured was 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in) long, but normally the length encountered is 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in). Scalation: 15 dorsal scale rows at midbody; sub-caudal scutes undivided throughout... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Banded Krait in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 4 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Banded Krait in Cat Tien National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Krait sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Banded Krait in Cat Tien National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Banded Krait in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.