Bungarus Caeruleus
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
This 1930s encyclopedia article describes Bungarus caeruleus, commonly known as the krait, a venomous snake of the family Colubridae found in Hindustan. It frequently enters human dwellings and its bite is extremely dangerous, though the snake is noted for its timid nature and reluctance to bite.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BUNGARUS CAERULEUS SCHN., krait (family of colubrid snakes, Colubridae), a snake with venomous fangs at the anterior end of the jaws (front-grooved snakes, Proteroglypha), found in Hindustan. More often than any other Indian snake, the krait crawls into human dwellings. Its bite is very dangerous for humans. In India, Bungarus caeruleus Schn. is considered the second most dangerous venomous snake; however, this does not align with the timid nature of Bungarus caeruleus Schn. and its low tendency to bite.
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“Bungarus Caeruleus.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/bungarus-caeruleus/