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Which venomous snake, the 'Chinese krait' (Bungarus multicinctus), is one of the most dangerous snakes in southern China due to its highly potent neurotoxic venom and its habit of entering homes at night?
Answer: Many-banded krait — The many-banded krait (yin huan she, 'silver-ringed snake') is nocturnal and its bite can be initially painless with minimal swelling, lulling victims into a false sense of security before respiratory paralysis sets in—a primary reason for its high fatality rate.
- A King cobra
- B Chinese cobra
- C Many-banded krait ✓
- D Russell's viper
The many-banded krait (yin huan she, 'silver-ringed snake') is nocturnal and its bite can be initially painless with minimal swelling, lulling victims into a false sense of security before respiratory paralysis sets in—a primary reason for its high fatality rate.