Head shot of a banded krait
Banded kraits have broad triangular heads and round black eyes.
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Bungarus fasciatus
Banded kraits have broad triangular heads and round black eyes.
Banded kraits can reach 7 feet long.
Banded kraits are named for their alternating bands of gold and black.
Banded kraits have a distinct vertebral ridge along their backs.
The largest banded krait recorded was 7.5 feet long, but the average is 5 feet.
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