mid-day on Instagram: "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