Malayan krait
Bungarus candidus
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
100 – 150 cm
Venom
Powerfully Neurotoxic (α & β-bungarotoxins). Causes progressive respiratory paralysis. High fatality rate without antivenom. Considered one of the most dangerous snakes in Asia.
In the Wild
Habitat
Terrestrial. Forests, forest edges, scrubland, rice paddies and villages, often near water. 0 – 1,000 m. Found throughout most of Thailand.
Wild Diet
Primarily other snakes; also lizards, frogs & small mice. Nocturnal hunter.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end
Humidity
60 – 80 %. Moderate misting 3× per week.
UV Requirements
None required (strictly nocturnal). UVI 0.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or small snakes. Adults every 7 – 10 days. May refuse food during cooler months.
Enclosure
Terrestrial. Min 120 × 60 × 45 cm. Secure lid essential — exceptional escape artists. Multiple hides.
Temperament
Docile and slow by day but potentially lethal at night. Deceptively calm demeanour. Expert keepers only.
Distribution in Thailand