Scientific name = Bungarus caeruleus It is an Elapidae Snake. Found All over India Local names = KALACH, Kalachiti, Seorchanda, Domnachiti , Ghamchata. Kala gandait, Kala taro etc. IDENTIFICATION Non Hooded snake. Average length 2.5 feet. Glistening black colour. Slender white bands over body. Calm & quite night snake. VENOM Strong Neurotoxic (presynaptic) Venom. There is no local pain or swelling. Fatal dose : One milligram only. Inj. Neostigmine doesn't give much benefit in management of a bite case.
THE MYSTERY Causes painless bite. Very fine almost invisible bite mark. Comes to the open floor bed. Variable period of onset of symptoms and signs. There may be Bizarre presentation. Common Presentation Of A Bite Case Giddiness & Weakness. Pain Abdomen. Sore throat. Multiple joint pain. Vomiting. Convulsions. DIAGNOSIS By High degree of suspicion. History of open floor bed last night.…
