noun
- plural of krait; highly venomous snakes of the genus Bungarus found in South and Southeast Asia
Examples
- Kraits are among the most dangerous snakes in Asia.
- The common krait and banded krait are two species of kraits found in India.
- Kraits are nocturnal hunters that feed primarily on other snakes.
- Many kraits have distinctive black and white or yellow banding patterns.
- Bites from kraits can be fatal without prompt medical treatment.
- Researchers studied the venom composition of several krait species.