Banded Krait Animal Pictures

Bungarus fasciatus

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Head shot of a banded krait

Head shot of a banded krait
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Banded kraits have broad triangular heads and round black eyes.

A banded krait on sand

A banded krait on sand
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Banded kraits can reach 7 feet long.

A human handling a banded krait

A human handling a banded krait
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Banded kraits are named for their alternating bands of gold and black.

A banded krait on rocky ground

A banded krait on rocky ground
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Banded kraits have a distinct vertebral ridge along their backs.

A banded krait slithers across dead leaves

A banded krait slithers across dead leaves
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The largest banded krait recorded was 7.5 feet long, but the average is 5 feet.