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Recent Examples of krait
Snake Island, where the show staged challenges, was notorious for banded sea kraits and venomous vipers; the island was also a handoff point for pirates, which meant that it was patrolled by Australian special forces.
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Emily Nussbaum, Vulture, 5 July 2024
In the clip, the mimic octopus impersonates one of these creatures, turning his tentacles into snake-like appendages that are the same colors as a sea krait.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Researchers have created a powerful synthetic antibody that counteracts the deadly venom produced by snakes in the Elapidae family—which includes the black mamba, king cobra and kraits.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
Groups of five mice were given a life-threatening dose of the toxin from the venom of a krait, mixed with the antibody.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
Barbed arrow kraits can reach about 3 feet in length, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
When all is said and done, and the blanket removed, there is no krait at all.
—Vulture, 29 Sep. 2023
Milking a banded krait for venom.
—Erik Vance, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2013
In the 1950s, two researchers in Taiwan--CY Lee and CC Chang--decided to study the venom of the banded krait.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2011
Emily Nussbaum, Vulture, 5 July 2024
In the clip, the mimic octopus impersonates one of these creatures, turning his tentacles into snake-like appendages that are the same colors as a sea krait.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Researchers have created a powerful synthetic antibody that counteracts the deadly venom produced by snakes in the Elapidae family—which includes the black mamba, king cobra and kraits.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
Groups of five mice were given a life-threatening dose of the toxin from the venom of a krait, mixed with the antibody.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
Barbed arrow kraits can reach about 3 feet in length, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
When all is said and done, and the blanket removed, there is no krait at all.
—Vulture, 29 Sep. 2023
Milking a banded krait for venom.
—Erik Vance, Discover Magazine, 29 July 2013
In the 1950s, two researchers in Taiwan--CY Lee and CC Chang--decided to study the venom of the banded krait.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for krait
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In November, a man from Stellenbosch, South Africa, returned home to find a cape cobra coiled under a pillow on his bed.Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Share [Findings] Interviews with reptile poachers in southwestern Balochistan indicated that the Caspian cobra, the desert monitor, the Iranian mastigure, Maynard’s longnose sand snake, the Persian spider gecko, and the Tartar sand boa were being captured for use by snake charmers.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bobcat tries to eat striking Arizona rattlesnake Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona posted the epic video, which shows the big cat batting at a rattlesnake that is striking from under a bush, on June 3 on Facebook.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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But not even a rattlesnake left in his bed will stop ol’ Mickey Haller from getting justice, okay?Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Nightmare fuel:Can Texas' venomous snakes, like rattlers and copperheads, climb trees?Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 5 June 2024
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In September, a Virginia man narrowly avoided getting bit by a copperhead snake after the venomous reptile appeared on his washing machine located in his bedroom.Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trending Nationally 3 former Virginia Beach sheriff’s deputies charged with murdering inmate How a flying ferry could help solve Tahoe’s traffic problem Massive invasive python is freed into the Palm Beach County wilderness.Leeann Adams, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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Burmese pythons in Florida can eat larger prey than scientists previously thought due to their ability to stretch their jaws.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Sub-Saharan Africa is home to dozens of snake species, but the most deadly and feared are the puff adder, cobra and black mamba.Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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After its start in 1949, the orchestra was known for its symphonic jazz, mamba and conjunto polkas.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Jan. 2024
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Boa constrictor hitches ride on Arizona man's car An Arizona driver was shocked to find a huge snake hanging underneath his vehicle in November.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Currently, researchers are working with a test that detects four invasive constrictor snake species, all of which have established populations in Florida: Burmese pythons, North African pythons, boa constrictors and rainbow boas.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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That was when, along the margins of the Juma, the bushmaster snapped into view.Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
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Bushmaster The funky blues-rock band wraps up the Falls Church Concerts in the Park series.Sarah Lane, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2017
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.Gil Macias, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Krait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/krait. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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