Species: Bungarus multicinctus multicinctus
English Name: Many-banded Krait
Chinese Name: 銀環蛇, 銀環蛇指名亞種, 銀腳帶, 銀蛇, 白節蛇, 銀包鐵
Family: Elapidae
Description:
Medium to large sized snake, averaging about 80-105 cm but can grow up to 150 cm. The body has, at least, 35 pair of black and white crossbands, with the black bands being wider. The bands don’t extend to the ventral side, which is grayish white. The body cross section is triangular, but less pronounced than Banded Krait. Extremely venomous and delayed treatment can be fatal. It is commonly found in low areas, especially in shrublands, woodlands, agricultural fields and mangroves.
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References:
– Zhao, E., Leung, V., Leung, C. V. (1999). Notes on amphibians and reptiles of Macau. Sichuan Journal of Zoology 18 (4) , 147-150.