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Definition of red-headed krait
red-headed krait
Plural:red-headed kraits
• noun
1
A highly venomous elapid snake native to the rainforests and lower mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, distinctly characterized by its striking bright red head and tail that contrast with a dark, often bluish-black body.
Example
"During the nocturnal survey in Borneo, the herpetologist managed to photograph a rare red-headed krait slithering near a freshwater stream."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red-headed krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red--headed-krait