Sea snakes are an abundant and highly dispersed group of venomous reptiles. They are widely distributed throughout the Indian and Pacific oceans, especially around Australia and New Guinea. Here are the list of some dangerous sea snakes in the world.
Dubois sea snake
Dubois sea snake, also known as the reef shallows sea snake, is one of the top three most venomous snakes in the world. This species of sea snakes carry highly potent venom that can kill humans in a very short span of time. However, they are moderately aggressive and will bite only when threatened. These snake have a range that extends from New Guinea to the west coast of Australia and live at depths of up to 80 meters. They feed on moray eels and various fish that live on the seafloor.
Beaked sea snake
The Beaked Sea Snake is one of the most venomous snakes either on land or in the sea. In fact, scientists have estimated its venom to be 4 to 8 times more lethal than that of a cobra. It is thought that one drop of it would be enough to kill three men. The venom of this species attacks the muscles of the body, causing extreme pain and even death if the victim is not treated. These snakes are most common around the coast and coastal islands of India.
Dubois sea snake
Dubois sea snake, also known as the reef shallows sea snake, is one of the top three most venomous snakes in the world. This species of sea snakes carry highly potent venom that can kill humans in a very short span of time. However, they are moderately aggressive and will bite only when threatened. These snake have a range that extends from New Guinea to the west coast of Australia and live at depths of up to 80 meters. They feed on moray eels and various fish that live on the seafloor.
Beaked sea snake
The Beaked Sea Snake is one of the most venomous snakes either on land or in the sea. In fact, scientists have estimated its venom to be 4 to 8 times more lethal than that of a cobra. It is thought that one drop of it would be enough to kill three men. The venom of this species attacks the muscles of the body, causing extreme pain and even death if the victim is not treated. These snakes are most common around the coast and coastal islands of India.
