Most DANGEROUS Sea Snakes

From savage strikes on humans … to the most venomous serpent in the waters ... Here are 11 of the most dangerous sea snakes

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#6 Yellow-Lipped Sea Krait
Found in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, this beast is known by its yellow snout and distinctive black stripes. This species is actually semiaquatic, dividing their time equally between the ocean and the land where they are often encountered by humans. Since the animals are not aggressive, they usually shy away from humans. And that’s a good thing considering the snake’s venom is said to be 10 times more powerful than a rattlesnake’s. Effects can include paralysis, cardiac failure, and death. Most bites have occurred when the snakes are caught in fishing nets and fishermen try to untangle them. DId you know that this species has a clever defense mechanism? Since their tail resembles their head it can discourage predators from plotting an ambush.

#5 Golden Sea Snake
Thanks to its coloration, this one is also known as the Olive sea snake and can reach lengths tht exceed six feet (2 m). This species has been noted for the unusual photoreceptors located in the skin of its tail. Since the sensory structures can detect variations in light, you might say that this snake can see with its tail. Experts say the creature might use the ability to make sure it’s completely hidden within coral holes for the day. They usually stay there when they’re not surfacing to breathe or are hunting. Golden sea snakes can aggressively hunt prey, but will typically leave divers and larger animals alone. If they’re sufficiently provoked, the animals will respond accordingly. Their venom is distinguished by enzymes that break down their prey from the inside, and can damage nerves and muscles.

#4 Yellow-bellied Sea Snake
As you’d guess from its name, the animal does indeed have a yellow underbelly. That, along with its brown back sets it apart from other species of sea snakes. Did you know that they’re one of the most widely distributed snakes, showing up in tropical waters around the world?
Like others of their kind, this species carries a highly potent venom that contains a variety of neurotoxins that can damage skeletal muscles and kidneys, and causes paralysis. Unlike other sea snakes, this species can draw about one-third of their oxygen straight through their skin while they dive or swim near the water’s surface. Even though they inhabit oceans, sea snakes can only drink freshwater. These Yellow-bellied beasts can obtain that from precipitation that forms on the surface of seawater. And if there’s no freshwater available they can survive severe dehydration for seven months during seasonal droughts.

#3 Belcher’s Sea Snake
These serpents are moderately sized, with slender bodies that can measure a little over 3 feet long (1 m). Among other places, they’re found in the waters of the Solomon Islands and Thailand. The reptiles tend to be mild-mannered, and it would take a lot of mistreatment to make them bite. As for their venom, not much is known about its overall toxicity because these snakes rarely inject very much venom. Experts say they’re not regarded as overly dangerous. So why include them on this list? It’s because Belcher’s Sea Snake has gained a fearsome reputation for being the world’s most venomous snake. The myth surrounding Belcher’s sea snake is traced to an error that appeared in a book from the Smithsonian called “Snakes in Question” which was published in 1996. It turns out that this species was confused with another sea snake that is far more venomous. And that one is coming up later.

#2 Dubois Sea Snake
These animals have a range that extends from New Guinea to the western coast of Australia, and inhabit depths of 242 feet (80 meters). Going about 5 feet long (148 cm), the snake can feed on prey that’s nearly as large as itself. It’s interesting to note that they’re not the biggest sea snakes, and they have relatively small fangs that measure about 1.8 mm long. Even so,
experts say that this critter ranks as the world’s most venomous sea snake. They also say it’s the world’s third most venomous snake overall, ranking right behind the eastern brown snake and the Inland Taipan which places at number one.
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