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Reptiles
Venomous Snakes
Banded Krait
Bungarus fasciatus
Local name: Patoli / पटोलिया
lightbulbTriangular body and a distinct yellow-black pattern.
Identification
The Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Patoli / पटोलिया.
Habitat. Wetlands and well-watered country of east and northeast India
Diet. Other snakes
Field notes. Bold yellow-and-black bands, blunt tail. Less often in houses than the common krait, still medically serious. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule IV.
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Habitat
Wetlands and well-watered country of east and northeast India
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Diet
Other snakes
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Behavior
Bold yellow-and-black bands, blunt tail. Less often in houses than the common krait, still medically serious.