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Welcome to this sea snake information website.
A wide range of sea snake related information is accessible via this website.
Topics include basic biology and ecology, current scientific research, conservation and management issues and initiatives, toxicity of sea snake venom, first aid and medical treatment of sea snake bites and items of interest for SCUBA divers.
If you are unsure of a term used look it up in the glossary.
Along the way some commonly held myths and legends about sea snakes will be dispelled. Let us begin now.
Sea snakes are real, air-breathing snakes with forked tongues and body scales. They shed their skins, just like the land snakes that we are more familiar with. Sea snakes are not peculiar kinds of eels. Eels are fish with gills, while sea snakes are true reptiles with lungs.
Enjoy yourself while you become immersed in the fascinating and mysterious world of these marine reptiles. Allow yourself to discover wondrous things about their lives and develop a greater appreciation of these amazing creatures.
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Most sea snakes are venomous but this species, the turtleheaded sea snake, is not. It has evolved to eat fish eggs and thus lost its need and ability to be venomous. That is why I can hold it in such a relaxed manner in the picture at the top of the page. | ||
Turtlehead
sea snake Emydocephalus annulatus |
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This olive sea snake is the most common sea snake species found on coral reefs around Australia. It also occurs in New Guinea and New Caledonia. It is highly venomous and very curious. Fortunately it has a placid disposition and is unlikely to bite unless provoked. | ||
Olive
sea snake Aipysurus laevis |
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This website was created by Vimoksalehi Lukoschek who recently completed her Doctor of Philosophy on the molecular ecology and evolution of sea snakes.
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Last updated:19/10/2007 © Vimoksalehi Lukoschek