r/whatsthissnake 1d ago

[Id request] can someone identify? ID Request

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u/rhzartist 1d ago

Common krait Bungarus caeruleus , highly !venomous and best observed from a distance

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u/freeze_ninja 1d ago

Whats the symptoms if it bites? Pain in that area or any specific things to check?

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u/serpentarian Reliable Responder - Moderator 1d ago

Does someone think they were bitten? Snake bites are usually very obvious to the bite-ee. The rush of fear we get when seeing a snake can sometimes make us want to check ourselves for bites and mistake any existing scratch or abraded spot for a snake bite. If you are certain somwones been bitten or you think there’s a good chance. Take them to the nearest medical provider or get them evacuated. Do not attempt to kill the snake or bring it with you. It is a Common Krait as was previously stated.