Scientific Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Bungarus |
| Scientific Name | Bungarus ceylonicus |
Other Names
Ceylon krait, blossom krait
Sri Lankan Krait Description
- The Sri Lankan krait has white traverse bands on its body.
- It is thought to inflate its lung when threatened.
- During day the krait is a sluggish animal.
Size & Weight
Adults
TOTAL LENGTH: 75 – 90 cm
Newborns
LENGTH: 250 mm (9.8 in)
Range
Sri Lanka
Habitat
Forests
Diet
Rats, frogs, small reptiles
Egg Size
LENGTH: 30 mm × 17 mm
Behavior
Nocturnal
