The “Silent Killer” Snake From India

[00:00:01]The common krait.

[00:00:03]This nocturnal hunter is famous for its high-gloss bluish-black scales and narrow white bands.

[00:00:12]Kraits are also known for their triangular body shape with a ridge of enlarged hexagonal scales running right down their spine.

[00:00:23]The body of the common krait is much rounder than bodies of some other krait species.

[00:00:32]Kraits like to hunt and eat other snakes.

[00:00:35]Although they also prey upon small mammals and lizards.

[00:00:41]They possess a lethal neurotoxic venom that can quickly paralyze their victims.

[00:00:49]Despite being highly venomous, these snakes rarely bite in defense.

[00:00:56]They either try to escape or hide their head under the coils of their bodies, hoping that the predator will attack other parts instead.