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Definition of common krait

common krait

Plural:common kraits
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A highly venomous elapid snake species native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by a glossy black or bluish-black body with thin white crossbands, widely recognized as one of the 'big four' species responsible for the majority of human snakebites in South Asia.

Example

"Because of its nocturnal habits and tendency to enter houses to seek warmth or prey, the common krait poses a significant medical hazard in rural Indian villages."

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Common krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/common-krait
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