Snakebite is an important public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions. English name: Banded Krait Scientific name: Bungarus fasciatus Thai name: Ngu Samlaem Description: To 212 cm long. Take extreme care when identifying black-and-whit… Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 2) Take a picture of the snake to confirm identification for the hospital. Officially known as Ahaetulla prasina, the typically all green coloured Oriental … It was scary to watch that krait go right into the tent between the flaps. Thai-ASEAN News Network - Banded Krait Swallows King Cobra in Kalasin Province Banded Krait Swallows King Cobra in Kalasin Province UPDATE : 23 May 2012 Kalasin locals were astonished upon seeing a banded krait swallowing a king cobra, which is an extremely rare occurrence. Would love your thoughts, please comment. However these snakes have also been discovered at heights of 2300 meters. Hong Kong University: Banded Krait Body is marked with distinct dark and light bands of equal width. Similar Species: Common Bridle Snake has a more slender, vertically compressed body, longer tail, less distinct bands near the tail, and never has yellow bands. A Field Guide to the Snakes of South Vietnam That’s all I’d recommend. It has been recorded eastwards from central India through Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China (including Hong Kong), Philippines to Malaysia and the main Indonesian islands of Borneo (Java and Sumatra), as well as Singa… Northern specimens tend to have thinner white bands than the Eastern or Southern/ Western specimens in which the white bands are generally wider. ha! Triangular body with a high vertebral ridge and a short, blunt tail. And lots more will follow as soon as I have some more free time. I am going to Chalong, Phuket. Distribution. Bands are usually black and yellow, but can be black and white in some individuals. Head is broad and flattened and eyes are small. It has a reputation for … Most parks are open with very few still having some … I don’t know if the corals snakes are up there that far, but I wouldn’t doubt it. Scientific name: Bungarus fasciatus Triangular body with a high vertebral ridge and a short, blunt tail. With its alternating yellow and black bands it looks beautiful. Sea Snakes (family Hydrophiinae) and Sea Kraits (family Laticauda) have a paddle-shaped tail and are found in marine habitats. Bungarus fasciatus Venomous and Deadly! Conservation status and threats: No known conservation threats in Thailand. We are at 850 meters above sea level. I likely wrote that post many years ago because I was interested in that snake. I asked the keeper if I could have a go catching this banded krait, he hesitated for a bit and then said yes. The species is common in Assam and Tripura of India and Bangladesh, but becomes progressively uncommon westwards in India. I saw a red headed snake that looks just like the red headed krait you have on your site. 1. I saw someone posted a “krait” and “desert king snake” for sale on facebook but the guy got wrecked because its a puff-faced watersnake and common wolf snake … xD. Thai name: Ngu Samlaem. Hi, I am off to Thailand in the next week for the first time and just reading through the snakes on your website, I feel like heading over there in an armoured suit. Thailand Snakes, Snakebite, Herping, Tours, Snake Traps, International Reptile Internships Available, First Aid for King Cobra, Krait, Corals, Keelbacks. Found a 115cm long banded krait dead on the road outside our house 6km SW of Chiangmai Rai. Summary 2. The tongue is pink with light tips. Banded Snakes, Cobras and Kraits, Venomous and Dangerous Snakes in Bangkok, Banded Krait in Hong Kong (photo by Kevin Caldwell), Another Banded Krait in Hong Kong (photo by Kevin Caldwell), Banded Krait in Thailand (photo by Michael Cota), Banded Krait found in forest stream in Cambodia (photo by Jodi Rowley), Banded Krait in Indonesia (photo by Wolfgang Wuster), Banded Krait in Malaysia (photo by Max Dehling), Banded Krait in Vietnam (photo by Scott Trageser, naturestills.com), Front view of Banded Krait (photo by Scott Trageser, naturestills.com), Head shot of Banded Krait (photo by Scott Trageser, naturestills.com), English name: Banded Krait The specimen found in Thailand was approximately 125cm in total length… Hello All. I live in the Khao Kho district of Phetchabun province. The banded krait occurs in the whole of the Indo-Chinese subregion, the Malaysian peninsula and archipelago, and southern China. Snake Bites and their Treatment The scales in the white bands have black edges. Habitat: Found in lightly forested areas, shrubland, open plains, marshes, and agricultural land, often near human habitations. ( Log Out /  Wikipedia: Bungarus fasciatus That doesn’t change the fact that it is one of the deadliest snakes in Thailand. Necrosis of the flesh can develop in the days following the bite if the victim survives the initial symptoms. Aren’t the snakes with black and white bands Malayan Kraits? Hides under rocks and logs or in termite mounds, rodent burrows, drains, or houses during the day, waiting until dark to become active and hunt. The information on this site is excellent. Head is black with a yellow chin/throat and a narrow yellow inverted-V on the top. For long, only 3 species of Krait (excluding the sea kraits) were known to occur in Thailand; the Banded Krait, the Malayan (or Blue) Krait and the Red-headed Krait. Thanks for sharing James – Did you get a photo? Purpose: Three species in the genus Bungarus inhabit Thailand. Found a 115cm long banded krait dead on the road outside our house 6km SW of Chiangmai Rai. Currently, the clinical manifestations of patients envenomed by kraits, especially Bungarus fasciatus (banded krait… All black specimens might occur though seem to be extremely rare in Thailand. Danger to humans: When disturbed, the Banded Krait will often thrash about and try to hide its head rather than biting. Don’t leave tent open. This species is found in the Indian Ocean (Bangladesh, East India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines), off the coasts of Fujian and Taiwan (R.O.C), Andaman Islands, Bay of Bengal, coasts of Malay Peninsula to New Guinea, Japan, Polynesia, Melanesia, Solomon Islands 2006, Timor-Leste and New Caledonia. Underbelly is the same color as the top of the snake. The head in the specimen we encountered was quite distinct from the body and has white markings on the side and top that form a distinct v-shaped pattern. Wild Singapore: Banded Krait ( Log Out /  If sleeping in tents – yes, kraits. Currently there are some restrictions to enter certain protected sites in Thailand due to ongoing covid-19 situation. kraits are among these species.2 Three species in the genus Bungarus inhabit Thailand, including Bungarus candidus (Malayan krait), Bungarus fasciatus (banded krait), and Bungarus flaviceps (red-headed krait).2,3 Among these, B. candidus accounts for a large number of bites and is associated with the highest mortality rate.2,4 A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand Picture: J. Bulian Bungarus fasciatus (Banded Krait) Thai: (ngu sam laem, ngu kan plong) Length: up to 150 cm (some authors have reported a maximum length of 200 cm) Distribution area: Throughout Thailand Habitat/behaviour: The banded krait is found predominantly in flat and hilly country. Make sure she uses a torch or headlamp and watches every step! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Simon and Schuster’s Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of the World. I am going to Phrae in January and February. 4) Start rescue breathing if the victim’s breathing stops and continue until they are in the care of medical professionals. 1 Southeast Asia contains numerous species of elapid snakes, the genus Bungarus or kraits are among these species. See “Interesting Facts” for more specifics. What is the likelihood of running into one these snakes? You can see a few of them here: https://bangkokherps.wordpress.com/snakes/malayan-krait/. I got bitten by a banded krait 1995 in Bangkok, and it was during the night, at a Soi Cowboy bar with a Muay Thai boxing ring as the snake show platform. Patiphat Kheawsing, 30, and four pals were eating pork and rice outside their home in Chanthaburi, eastern Thailand. Be careful with this brownish colored snake in any case. The Red River Krait – Bungarus slowinskii is black with white bands. In September 2001, while doing research deep in an isolated region of Myanmar, Dr. Slowinski was bitten by a juvenile B. m. multicinctus . Artificial respiration may be necessary if the victim’s breathing stops before the antivenom has the chance to be administered or take full effect. So far all three pythons are on there, 3 of the 4 cobras, 2 kraits (including that first Thai record Many-banded Krait), will soon add the other more common krait, the Blue Krait, also known as Malayan Krait, bit similar looking like that Many-banded Krait. Most bites happen to people who step on a krait or try to pick one up. Always be careful to watch your step when in potential snake country, and never pick up any snake unless you are 100% confident what species it is and know that species to be harmless. Should I be worried about any snakes there and if so which ones? Thailand king cobras show no snake any respect, not even the deadly banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus). Even though the Banded Krait (sometimes referred to as the Yellow-banded Krait) – Bungarus fasciatus is perhaps the most common of all the Thai kraits, we personally believe it is also one of the most beautiful ones. ( Log Out /  There are kraits – Malayan krait, and possibly the many-banded krait – the most potent venom of any snake found in Thailand. Change ). My daughter is going on a mission trip in Lots to work with elephants half of the time and in an orphanage the other half of the time—I am really worried…how likely is she to run into a poisonous snake—I think the place where they are staying is near the elephant rehabilitation area…, More likely at night. Cheers man. Many-banded Krait, Bungarus cf. That’s a good guess, but in fact Banded Kraits have a pale/white color phase too. Head is broad and flattened and eyes are small. A quick trip to the nearest hospital will usually save the victim’s life. Not to sleep on ground or porch or floor either…. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Among these, Bungarus candidus (Malayan krait) is the most common and deadliest. Among the neurotoxic family Elapidae, there are three species of the genus Naja (cobras), three of the genus Bungarus (kraits), and the king cobra of the genus Ophiophagus. There are a number of vipers, and maybe including the Mountain Viper.