KRAITS
\kɹˈe͡ɪts], \kɹˈeɪts], \k_ɹ_ˈeɪ_t_s]\
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A genus of poisonous snakes of the subfamily Elapinae of the family ELAPIDAE. They comprise the kraits. Twelve species are recognized and all inhabit southeast Asia. They are considered extremely dangerous. (Moore: Poisonous Snakes of the World, 1980, p120)
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