If you live in southern Asia, the common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is a nocturnal predator that poses significant danger to unsuspecting humans. Native to the Indian subcontinent, this snake’s ...

If you find yourself bitten by a snake in India, there’s a very good chance that the culprit is either the Russell’s viper, common krait, Indian cobra or the Indian saw-scaled viper.

The four species are Russell's viper, common krait, Indian cobra, and Indian saw-scaled viper. Each year, they cause thousands of deaths. They are found in rural and urban areas and have become a ...