Bungarus

/ˈbʊŋɡərəs/ noun

Definition

A genus of venomous snakes found in Asia, commonly known as kraits or coral snakes, known for their potent neurotoxin venom.

Etymology

Scientific Latin designation, derived from an Indian language term for these snakes, Latinized following Linnean nomenclature conventions for biological classification.

Kelly Says

Bungarus kraits are one of nature's deadliest snakes but mostly hunt at night—humans rarely encounter them, yet they cause more deaths than cobras in some regions because of nocturnal strikes.

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