An Indian Forest Service officer has gone #viral on #socialmedia after posting a striking video from a night patrol. The clip shows a highly venomous banded #krait moving smoothly through flowing #water in the dark, with its #black-and-#yellow bands clearly illuminated by torchlight. 📽️ ParveenKaswan/ X #Wildlife #Forest #Night #Travel #ViralVideo #SocialMedia | The Times of India

Viral Night Patrol Video Shows Venomous Banded Krait

An IFS officer’s night-patrol video showing a highly venomous banded krait moving through water has gone viral on social media. The snake, identified by its distinct black-and-yellow bands, was spotted during routine patrolling and highlighted for its striking natural markings. Though extremely venomous, the banded krait is generally shy, nocturnal, and avoids human contact. Forest officials stress the importance of maintaining distance and allowing trained authorities to handle such wildlife en