beachbuggy Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Is/was this a Krait? Not seen one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 You are correct. Banded Krait. Venomous, but not aggressive. Bites happen when they are accidently stood on or touched. They are nocturnal and eat other snakes. I heard a story that these snakes like to come into houses in the cool season to get warm, and the warmest place is in the bed with a human. One gets in, snuggles up to you in bed to get warm, but when you turn over in your sleep and squash it it will bite you out of defense. Not sure how often that happens though lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 wolf snake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 It is indeed a Wolf snake... The yellow bands on a Krait are similar width to the black sections. Wolf snakes yellow bands are much thinner than the black.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said: It is indeed a Wolf snake... The yellow bands on a Krait are similar width to the black sections. Wolf snakes yellow bands are much thinner than the black.... I am not sure about my ID now, but still think its a Krait. Look at this photo of a wolf snakes.... the yellow bands are very thin, not like the photos in the OP: (just my personal opinion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Looks like a tarmac to me non venomous when flat???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 It's a harmless Laotian wolf snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbuggy Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Think I will go for a Wolf Snake. Still not seen a Krait but do not really want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 You are correct. Banded Krait. Venomous, but not aggressive. Bites happen when they are accidently stood on or touched. They are nocturnal and eat other snakes. I heard a story that these snakes like to come into houses in the cool season to get warm, and the warmest place is in the bed with a human. One gets in, snuggles up to you in bed to get warm, but when you turn over in your sleep and squash it it will bite you out of defense. Not sure how often that happens though lol. We had one last yr nxt doorMy brother and some friends took care of itA pity really because they are actually quite shy and nocturnalBut they very powerful venom indeed !Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 10:07 AM, KC 71 said: We had one last yr nxt door My brother and some friends took care of it A pity really because they are actually quite shy and nocturnal But they very powerful venom indeed ! Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app I have seen a few over the years, including one on our patio. Really they are placid and docile snakes and don't come after you or strike out like a cobra would. They only bite if accidently stood on or harassed a lot. But, yes, they are potentially fatal!!! Thai name for them translates something like 'triangle snake' because their body is triangular shape in cross section. They have a nice 'paint job' too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I have seen a few over the years, including one on our patio. Really they are placid and docile snakes and don't come after you or strike out like a cobra would. They only bite if accidently stood on or harassed a lot. But, yes, they are potentially fatal!!! Thai name for them translates something like 'triangle snake' because their body is triangular shape in cross section. They have a nice 'paint job' too. To be fair,its female mozzies and giant centipedes i have no time forI will kill them in an instant ! Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 It's a cobra ... Thailand only has cobra's ....hic .....hic ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Looks a cross between the two. Come across a Malayan krait (blueish/white-banded) in Southern Thailand. Beautiful creature. Leave em be and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I have seen a few over the years, including one on our patio. Really they are placid and docile snakes and don't come after you or strike out like a cobra would. They only bite if accidently stood on or harassed a lot. But, yes, they are potentially fatal!!! Thai name for them translates something like 'triangle snake' because their body is triangular shape in cross section. They have a nice 'paint job' too. You speak true [emoji106]Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeem Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Laotian Wolf Snake - Non Venomous - Harmless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Its a Laotian Wolf snake,that was killed, just because it was a snake,! Krait's have a triangular body profile,are a docile snake,leave alone and would be no problem. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Sorry to inform you ,but that was a Krait !Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 minute ago, KC 71 said: Sorry to inform you ,but that was a Krait ! Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect No it wasn't... Bands on Kraits are approx equal width, unlike a wolf snake, where the black segments are much wider than the yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 No it wasn't... Bands on Kraits are approx equal width, unlike a wolf snake, where the black segments are much wider than the yellow.I aunt taking no chancesThanks for the info thoughMy brothers didn’t seem keen on itAn they live here ,so i will take their word for it !What do i know ?Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Laotian Wolf Snake - Non Venomous - Harmless Oh wellIts been eaten already,burp!Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Sorry to inform you ,but that was a Krait !Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa ConnectTheir venom will kill you inside of 2 minutesSent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Its a Laotian Wolf snake,that was killed, just because it was a snake,! Krait's have a triangular body profile,are a docile snake,leave alone and would be no problem. regards worgeordieSorry to kill innocent snakes ,but you can never be too sureEspecially in this neck of the woods ! Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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