16 Facts About Sea Snakes

The Yellow-bellied Sea Snake Slithers in the Open Ocean

🎥: bugDreamer.com // There are about 60 recognized species of sea snakes throughout the ocean. They are found mostly in the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Sea snakes are thought to be the most abundant venomous reptiles on the planet, but they are not known to be aggressive toward humans unless seized or harassed. | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR

Surviving venomous sea snake bites at sea

The 50 species of true sea snake are among the most marine-adapted of all reptiles. These venomous snakes can spend their entire lives in the ocean, giving live birth instead of laying eggs on land. Some species of sea snake are even able to breathe through their skin like amphibians.