IMG_9628-1(W) Closed up shot of the Red-headed krait (Bungarus flaviceps)

            Location: Peninsular Malaysia
Habitat: Montane and highlands
Toxicity: Highly venomous (fatal)
#  In partnership with the Remote Envenomation Consultancy Service (RECS), Malaysia.

Just two days ago, this beautiful RHK was found by one of our team member hence it was made available during our "An Overview of Snakebite Management in Malaysia" seminar.

The red-headed krait (Bungarus flaviceps) is a large venomous elapid snake with dramatic coloration. The red-headed krait can grow to a length of up to 7 feet (2.1 m). It lives in lowland rain forest, including those on islands, but it is considered uncommon. It feeds primarily on specific snakes, probably semiaquatic and fossorial snakes. In Southeast Asia, the red-headed krait occurs in Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra, with a subspecies in Borneo. The venom potency is little-studied, as bites from this species are extremely rare.
   

Taken on: September 23, 2016

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