There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water ...

This means that they won’t breathe in any of the water they’re swimming in. This also allows them to dive to extreme depths.

Sea snakes have long captivated, and terrified, ocean enthusiasts and beachgoers alike. With their sleek bodies and potent ...

"So the big question now is this: Are sea snakes swimming off the coast of Southern California the new normal?" Sporting short sharp fangs capable of delivering extremely potent venom, the snake ...

MR. SMEDLEY'S note on viviparity in the sea-snake (Laticauda colubrina) in NATURE of Aug. 30, p. 312, needs some comment. My statement (which he quotes) that all sea-snakes are viviparous was not ...

If you're an air-breathing sea snake, life in the tropical waters of the ocean is fraught with challenges. For instance, sea snakes regularly shed their skin like any other snake — but the ...

Where do you find copperhead snakes in the United States? Although they’re common snakes, they don’t live everywhere. Here’s ...

Find out more about the global trade in wild animals. Growing up to 2.75 metres long, the yellow sea snake (Hydrophis spiralis) is the longest species of sea snake. Most specimens that have been ...

As with the eels that the snakes prey on, the paralysis of any muscles involved in breathing or swallowing may be fatal. In the case of serious bites, sea snake antivenom can be administered.

Whale sharks can grow to 18m in length, but most that visit Ningaloo are juvenile males in the 3–7m range. Still, a creature ...