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Sea Snakes

Olive Sea Snake
(Aipysurus laevis)
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Olive Sea Snake
Olive Sea Snake distribution map The Olive Sea Snake is a dangerous venomous snake from the coral reefs of northern Australia. It has a sturdy body and is purplish brown above with paler brown on underside. Usually has some creamy white scales scattered over body. The tail is... Read more >
Elegant Sea Snake
(Hydrophis elegans)
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Elegant Sea Snake
Elegant Sea Snake distribution map The Elegant Sea Snake is a dangerous venomous sea snake. Young snakes are greyish with a number of 35-55 blackish cross bands, that become blotches as it matures. The sides have dark spots. The head is grey or olive. The tail is paddle shaped... Read more >
Banded Sea Snake
(Laticauda colubrina)
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Banded Sea Snake
Banded Sea Snake distribution map The Banded Sea Snake is normally docile and reluctant to bite, but venom is dangerous. The snake is blue or blue-grey with 20-65 black bands. The underside is yellow or cream. The snout, upper lips and a bar above the eye are yellow. The tail is... Read more >