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 ...
A new subspecies of this sea snake was discovered in 2017, the yellow sea snake (Hydrophis platurus xanthos). The body of this snake is a solid, golden-honey yellow color, with just a few ...
Australia has an abundance of true sea snakes, with about half of the 70 or so named species found here. They have evolved to fill a wide variety of niches, and although many are not yet listed as ...
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.
The yellow-bellied sea snake has the broadest distribution of any snake or lizard. But geography, climate and timing have prevented it from populating the Atlantic. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!