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The Deadly Snake Hardest to Identify in Thailand? Krait.
October 26, 2010
11:13 am
Vern
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Malayan Krait, or Blue Krait found in Thailand - a very deadly snake

The Malayan Krait (Bungarus candidus), or the Blue Krait as it's sometimes called, is difficult to identify, and identifying it is essential because their venom is so deadly. Their venom paralyzes the nervous system and causes the muscles of the body to stop. That means the heart and diaphragm. You'll need to be on a ventilator to stay alive after a krait bite.

Maybe the hardest to identify deadly snake that you should be aware of is an albino cobra, krait, coral snake, or Malayan pit viper. Albino snakes are not common, but, keep in mind that any white snake that bites you could be quite deadly and you'll want to get to the hospital immediately. If easy to kill the snake – do so. Don't risk being bitten again. Take a digital photo of it, or a few – would be better.

The photo above is the Malayan Krait.…

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