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Noun: krait  krIt
  1. Venomous elapid snake found in South and Southeast Asia, known for its potent neurotoxic venom and docile nature
    "Kraits are often involved in snakebite incidents due to their tendency to enter human dwellings at night"

Derived forms: kraits

Type of: elapid, elapid snake

Part of: Bungarus, genus Bungarus

Encyclopedia: Krait