Appearance
The Malayan krait may attain a total length of 108 cm , with a tail 16 cm long.Dorsally, it has a pattern of 27-34 dark-brown, black, or bluish-black crossbands on the body and tail, which are narrowed and rounded on the sides. The first crossband is continuous with the dark color of the head. The dark crossbands are separated by broad, yellowish-white interspaces, which may be spotted with black. Ventrally, it is uniformly white.
The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows, with the vertebral row much enlarged. The ventrals number 195-237; the anal plate is entire; and the single subcaudals are 37-56 in number.
Distribution
It is found in southeast Asia from Indochina south to Java and Bali.Habitat
It is found in southeast Asia from Indochina south to Java and Bali.Defense
In mice, the IV LD50 for this species is 0.1 mg/kg. Blue Krait's venom is lethal 50% even after administration of antivenom; without antivenom it is 70% lethal for humans.References:
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