Lesser black krait
The lesser black krait is a species of venomous elapid snake found in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
The specific epithet is after Latin lividus, meaning "bluish metal-colored" or "lead-colored", referring to the snake's coloration.
Description
The lesser black krait is a rather small snake. The body is smooth and black to bluish-black in colour. The upper lip is white. The ventrals are white with grey edges.The eyes are small, black with round pupils. Eyes are positioned more towards the snout.
The scales are arranged in 15 dorsal rows. The mid-dorsal scales are only slightly enlarged than the other rows. Anal and subcaudal scales are undivided. 7 supralabials, 7 infralabials ; Temporals 1+2; Postocular 2.
Distribution
India, Bangladesh, NepalType locality: Assam, India