Venomous

Red-headed Krait For Sale

Bungarus flaviceps

The Red-headed Krait (Bungarus flaviceps) is a spectacular snake-eater wearing a fiery red head and tail against a dark body, restricted to pristine primary rainforest in southern Thailand. Rarely encountered and slow-moving by night, it is docile when undisturbed yet potently neurotoxic. A demanding, jaw-dropping species strictly for expert keepers only.

Overview

Adult Length

100 – 180 cm

Venom

Powerfully Neurotoxic. Causes respiratory paralysis. Rarely encountered — bites uncommon but medically critical. Seek emergency care immediately.

In the Wild

Habitat

Terrestrial. Primary and old-growth lowland tropical rainforest only, 0 – 800 m. Rarely found in degraded or secondary habitat. Southern Thai-Malay peninsula.

Wild Diet

Primarily other snakes and lizards (ophiophagous). Slow-moving nocturnal hunter in primary forest.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Pre-killed snakes or lizards. Adults every 7 – 10 days. Challenging feeder — live prey may be needed to initiate feeding.

Temperature

26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end

Humidity

80 – 90 %. Daily misting; primary rainforest humidity critical.

UV Requirements

None required (nocturnal). UVI 0.

Enclosure

Terrestrial. Min 120 × 60 × 45 cm. Deep damp substrate; multiple secure hides.

Temperament

Docile when undisturbed. Potentially lethal — expert keepers only. Never underestimate this species.

Distribution in Thailand

Known regional occurrences across Thailand. Wild-source collection is regulated; all stock is supplied wholesale under CITES-compliant export.

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the Red-headed Krait to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

Apply for Wholesale Access

Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.