Basic facts about Banded Krait : lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status. Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus) The Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is a fascinating snake known for its striking appearance and unique behavior. These highly venomous elapids are a vital part of their ecosystem, found predominantly in tropical areas of Southeast Asia. Bungarus (commonly known as kraits / kraɪt /) [2][3] is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Elapidae. The genus is native to Asia. Often found on the floor of tropical forests in South Asia, Southeast Asia and Southern China, they are medium-sized, highly venomous snakes with a total length (including tail) typically not exceeding 2 metres (6 ft 7 in). These are nocturnal ophiophagious predators which prey primarily on other snakes at night, occasionally taking lizards, amphibians and ...
