Spread in different localities of the Indian subcontinent, the Lesser Black Krait is a species of elapid snakes that are highly venomous.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Bungarus |
| Scientific Name |
Bungarus lividus |
| Length |
Average length- 70cm |
| Color |
Burgundy to dark brown |
| Distribution |
West Bengal’s northern parts (Darjeeling, Jalpaigudi) to the North-east India including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh; also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal |
| Habitat |
Open forest, bushes, urban and agricultural regions |
| Diet |
Rodents and other snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Highly venomous; neurotoxic venom |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Lesser Black Krait Pictures Gallery
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Bungarus Lividus
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