Bungarus flaviceps Archives

Where to Find the Red-Headed Krait? (B. flaviceps)

Large red-headed krait found in Trang rainforest in Thailand.

One of the coolest snakes in Thailand is the red-headed krait (Bungarus flaviceps). They are beautiful snakes with red head, a blue/black hued body and red tail. We found ours in Trang province. Where in Thailand to Find the Red-Headed Krait? I was just sent an email by a photographer asking where he could find … Read more

Red Headed Krait – Bungarus flaviceps – Deadly

by Vern

Bungarus flaviceps, the red-headed krait is a beautiful and very deadly snake from Southern Thailand.

[Last update: 22 October 2022] Red Headed Krait – Venomous Snake Thais say: Ngoo sam lee-um hoo-uh si dang Length: These kraits grow to about 2 meters long, though most adults found are shorter. Appearance: Somewhat pronounced vertebral ridge, which differentiates from the Malayan Blue Coral Snake (Calliophis bivurgata). Body is black or dark grey, … Read more