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  Krait - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The kraits are 12 species of venomous snakes in the genus Bungarus in the Elapidae family.
Kraits have a pronounced dorso-lateral flattening, and are triangular in cross-section.
Kraits are oviparous and the female will lay a clutch of six to 12 eggs in piles of leaf litter and stay with them until they hatch.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Krait   (437 words)

  
 KRAIT- Operation Jaywick and Z Special Unit [Australian War Memorial]
The MV Krait (originally known as the Kofuku Maru) was formerly the property of a Japanese fishing firm in Singapore.
The MV Krait was originally restored in 1964 and used for training and recreation purposes by the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol.
The MV Krait is part of the Australian War Memorial's collection and is currently on loan to the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney.
www.awm.gov.au /encyclopedia/krait.htm   (307 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Krait   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is an easily identifiable snake due to its alternat fl and yellow bands.
The krait has also been featured in Roald Dahl's short story, "Poison." There are 13 species.
Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is a type of krait that is found in the jungles of the Indian sub-continent.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Krait   (528 words)

  
 Krait --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Kraits are related to cobras in the family Elapidae.
Kraits are nocturnal hunters and are dangerous to humans only when stepped on or...
Of the crocodiles the gavial, which has long slender jaws and a soft inflatable nose tip, is restricted to the large rivers of northern India; a species of an allied genus is found in Sumatra and Borneo; and the mugger (the common freshwater crocodile) and the estuarine crocodile have a wider distribution.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9312034?tocId=9312034   (624 words)

  
 Snakes of Pakistan: Common Krait, Sindhi Krait, Northern Punjab Krait
The common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is a medium-sized snake, head barely distinguishable from neck; loreal scale absent; small dark eyes, round pupil, barely visible in life.
This snake feeds on toads, frogs, snakes, lizards and mice, the kraits are known to be cannibalistic.
The Kraits in Pakistan are found from coastal lowlands north and eastward to Waziristan and Quetta regions.
www.wildlifeofpakistan.com /ReptilesofPakistan/krait.htm   (669 words)

  
 Krait -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A krait is a very deadly (Limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous) snake.
The (additional info and facts about Common Krait) Common Krait has thin white bands on a dark body.
The (Sluggish krait banded with fl and yellow) Banded Krait, which displays a pretty pattern of yellow and fl bands, is mostly found in northeast (A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947) India.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/kr/krait.htm   (210 words)

  
 Sea krait --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
Sea kraits are common in warm, shallow waters of the western Pacific Ocean, the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal.
Kraits live in Asian forests and farmland from Pakistan to southern China and southward into Indonesia.
The family comprises cobras, mambas, kraits, coral snakes, sea snakes, and numerous Australian snakes.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9313455   (934 words)

  
 The Krait, vessel used by "Z" Special Unit during WW2
The Krait was about 21.3 metres long by 3.3 metres wide and had a maximum speed of about six and a half knots with a range of 8,000 miles.
Reynolds was in charge of the Krait while she was in Australian waters.
The Krait left Thursday Island on 13 August 1943 arriving at the US base at Exmouth Gulf where they refuelled and carried out repairs.
home.st.net.au /~dunn/sigint/krait.htm   (1143 words)

  
 Kraits (Bungarus species)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The bite of the Krait species with envenomation is capable of delivering one of the most lethal venoms compared to other Asian snakes.
In general, the fang marks from a Krait are made from a quick, snapping motion.
It is possible for a Krait to deliver more than one bite in a single attack, and thus may inject a larger volume of venom.
www-surgery.ucsd.edu /ent/DAVIDSON/Snake/Bungarus.htm   (2292 words)

  
 Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) bite in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: a prospective clinical study, 1996-98 -- Kularatne ...
Envenoming by the common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) and Sri Lankan cobra; efficacy and complication of therapy with Haffkin antivenom.
Neurotoxic envenoming by the Sri Lankan krait (Bungarus ceylonicus) complicated by traditional treatment and a reaction to antivenom.
Severe neurotoxic envenoming by the Malayan krait Bungarus candidus (Linnaeus): response to antivenom and anti-cholinesterase.
pmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/78/919/276   (3640 words)

  
 Snake Krait
sea krait (sea snake) Laticauda colubrina -...slightly closer view of a sand-covered sea krait, the forked tongue can be seen as it rapidly darts in and out.
Kraits (Bungarus species) - Literature has shown Tiger Snake Antivenom to be very effective against Krait envenomation.
Krait characteristics, habitat, and picture - Wilderness Survival - Lights and Laterns Krait Bungarus caeruleus...
snakefriends.com /snake-krait.html   (780 words)

  
 Historic Naval Ships Visitors Guide - Krait   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
She sailed from Western Australia in 1943 with 14 Australian and British special forces personnel disguised as Japanese fisherman.
Three folboats were launched from Krait under cover of darkness and entered Singapore Harbor.
Using limpet mines, the commandoes sank or damaged 37,000 tons of Japanese tankers and freighters.
www.hnsa.org /ships/krait.htm   (78 words)

  
 Krait Download - DownSeek.com
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www.downseek.com /download/19857.asp   (61 words)

  
 banded sea krait, Laticauda colubrina
Sea snakes are divided into two subfamilies, laticaudinae and hydrophiinae, with the former of the two distinguished from other sea snakes by the fact they are amphibious (lives on land and water), versus aquatic (never leaving the water).
Sea kraits are ovoviviparous, returning to land to lay their eggs, versus other viviparous species that bear their young in the water (subfamily hydrophiinae, aquatic sea snakes).
Amphibious sea kraits, members of subfamily laticaudinae, have specialized ventral scales for crawling on land.
www.divegallery.com /sea_krait.htm   (355 words)

  
 The Krait Assault Craft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Krait is very agile but a bit tight in the cargo space department.
Due to the fact that the Krait is no longer in production and being canabalised for parts it is quite rare.
The Krait was also a little underpowed for my liking, mainly cause the thruster technology was a bit crap when the Krait was designed.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~healer8/kelpie/ships/krait.htm   (184 words)

  
 Professor Krait, the Snake   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
History: Professor Krait was a famous biologist who gained the ability to transform himself into a reptilian being known as the Snake by imbibing a secret potion.
The transformation would eventually wear off, so Krait was always vulnerable if he did not keep sufficient supply of his fomula around.
For Krait recognised their names as the people who had not long past defeated another would-be world beater, Ezra Creech, which gave him the inspiration to seek out that man to form a deadly alliance as the Masters of Menace.
www.internationalhero.co.uk /k/krait.htm   (300 words)

  
 krait - OneLook Dictionary Search
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Krait : Online Plain Text English Dictionary [home, info]
krait : Webster's Revised Unabridged, 1913 Edition [home, info]
www.onelook.com /?w=krait   (182 words)

  
 Bolle Krait Ski and Snowboard Goggle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Bolle Krait Ski and Snowboarding Goggle is the #1 seller.
The Krait has a fl plastic hinge that can be turned around to accomodate most helmets and make the helmet fit flatter and more comfortably against the face.
ST is soft touch (not a hard plastic frame but soft to the touch).
www.snowshack.com /bolle-krait-goggle.html   (367 words)

  
 Bolle Krait Core Goggles with Free UPS Shipping
Bolle Krait Core Goggles series is designed for skiing and snowboarding, and nowhere is the demand for performance and protection more critical than in an alpine environment.
Bolle Krait Core Goggles is the perfect accessories for any skiing or snowboarding trip.
Double flexible lenses with Equalizer technology - uses a breathable Goretex All Weather Vent(tm) to equalize air pressure between the lenses and eliminate moisture.
www.opticsplanet.net /bolle-krait-core-goggles.html   (552 words)

  
 SurvivalIQ Handbook: Survival Skills - Krait description, habitat and picture - Poisonous snakes and lizards
SurvivalIQ Handbook: Survival Skills - Krait description, habitat and picture - Poisonous snakes and lizards
The native people often step on kraits while walking through their habitats.
The krait has a tendency to seek shelter in sleeping bags, boots, and tents.
www.survivaliq.com /survival/poisonous-snakes-and-lizards-krait.htm   (165 words)

  
 banded krait - OneLook Dictionary Search
We found 5 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word banded krait:
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banded krait : WordNet 1.7 Vocabulary Helper [home, info]
www.onelook.com /?w=banded+krait   (95 words)

  
 Bolle Krait Goggles - Core Goggles - Clever Training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 eBay - bolle krait ski ..., Skiing Snowboarding, Sporting Goods items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Sarna.net Forums: Poll to find out if I really suck as much as Krait said lol
I always thought people don't hate me, but krait said noone wanted me back in chat so I wanna find out the truth!
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 ANMM Fleet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Z Special Unit operatives boldly sailed this ex-Japanese fishing tender from Exmouth, WA, to occupied Singapore Harbour in 1943, and used limpet mines to sink or damage 40,000 tons of enemy shipping.
Acquired from post-war owners in Borneo in the 1960s, Krait was operated by the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol for many years.
The vessel is now on loan from the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
www.anmm.gov.au /inwater.htm   (1450 words)

  
 Bolle Krait Black Citrus Goggles 5655001601
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This model of Bolle Goggles is discontinued and no longer available.
Since 1888 Bollé has crafted premium sunglasses, ski goggles, safety eyewear, and military and tactical eyewear from the finest frame and lens materials in our own factory.
www.opticsplanet.net /bolle-sg-krait-bc.html   (379 words)

  
 Airwar UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This web site is undergoing re-construction so you may encounter broken links, or pages and images missing.
The Krait Scenario Aircraft Covertor (SAC) for Air Warrior 3 or EA Millennium versions can be directly accessed from this link: SAC Archive
Page layout best viewed at 1024x768 or higher resolution and in 16 bit or higher
www.airwar.org.uk   (119 words)

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