One of India's 'big four' snakes, the common krait is a shy nocturnal reptile that is easily misunderstood. Its venom is a potent neurotoxin, deployed when it preys on rodents, frogs and reptiles. The snake gets a bad rep because it often finds its way into agricultural fields and rural homes as it hunts. It's dark body blends into the night, making it hard to spot. Our new film by Biont follows the common krait on its nightly journey, and contains practical tips on how to avoid being bitten. #D

One of India's 'big four' venomous snakes, the common krait is an enigmatic reptile with a big reputation. A shy, nocturnal snake whose venom is a potent neurotoxin, the common krait is one of the most misunderstood species on the subcontinent, often the victim of persecutory killing. Despite its scary image, not much is actually known about the common krait. Our commissioning editor, Anirudh Nair, tells you why you should #DeepDive into our species deep dive on the common krait, where you can f

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