Krait Venom More Lethal Than King Cobra, Experts Warn After Jharkhand Tragedy

Medical experts confirm that the common krait's neurotoxic venom is about four times more deadly than that of the Indian king cobra. A bite can cause rapid paralysis, respiratory failure and death if antivenom is not administered promptly. The recent tragedy in Lohardaga underscores the urgency of immediate medical response and the need for heightened awareness about krait habitats in rural school environments.