The Red-Headed Krait is a large size, poisonous snake that has a stunning coloration. Named after their crimson red head, they are found in Southeast Asia, and do not bear a strong biting instinct.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Bungarus |
| Scientific Name |
Bungarus flaviceps |
| Length |
4 to 5 feet (recorded 7 feet) |
| Color |
Bright red head and tail, a black body with low-lateral narrow bluish white stripe |
| Distribution |
Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra (a subspecies found in Borneo) |
| Habitat |
Lowland rainforests |
| Diet |
Mostly other snakes, but also skinks, lizards, frogs, caecilians, small mammals, and snake eggs |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous (potency yet not studied) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Red Headed Krait Snake
I saw what looked like a red-headed Krait swimming down the Arkansas River in Little Rock. It was 6 feet long and large. it had a bright red head – orange red – and so bright it was neon. How did it get there from Thailand?