Sea snakes are best known for their potent venom and startling colour schemes, leaving some impressive features overlooked. From nostrils that act as valves to tails and even scales that ease movement ...

Sea snakes, found in the Indo-Pacific, are highly venomous marine reptiles with remarkable adaptations for aquatic life. They have paddle-like tails, flattened bodies, and can hold their breath ...

A freediver spotted what she thought was a deadly sea snake and quickly swam away for life. Roxy Piocos was exploring the sea ...

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.

Sea snakes have been gradually adapting their underwater vision capabilities over the past 15 million years — an impressive biological feat according to scientists. (CN) — Sea snakes have been ...

Japan is one of those places that is surrounded by mystery and wonder. It conjures up images of imperial empires, ancient rituals and martial arts. It is made up of a staggering 6,852 islands ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 2022, I was hired by the BBC Natural History Unit to go to the Banda Sea to capture a remarkable behaviour: sea snakes teaming up with trevally fish to hunt. I had previously heard about this ...