5 Beautiful But Deadly Sea Snakes
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Sea snakes are a diverse group of reptiles, with nearly 70 known species scattered throughout the world's oceans
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They are excellent swimmers and divers that feed on fish and eels. All sea snakes are venomous, and their venom is highly toxic
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Here is list of five beautiful, yet deadly sea snakes
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The beaked sea snake, found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region, has compressed body, and a down-curved snout. Its venom is about ten times more toxic than a cobra
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The banded sea krait, with a bluish-gray body and dark blue bands, is a highly venomous snake that is commonly found on coral reefs, where it preys on fish
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The olive sea snake with a purplish gray or dark brown body, and brown head, is a highly venomous snake and is commonly found on Australia's coral reefs
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The spine-tailed sea snake with smooth dorsal scale arrangement and regular, symmetrical head shields is a venomous sea snake
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The yellow-bellied sea snake, with a yellow underbelly and a dark brown or black upper half, has venom that is potent and neurotoxic and can cause paralysis and respiratory failure
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