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| Family: Laticaudinae &
Hydrophidae
Hydrophidae is a subfamily
of elapidae,
these snakes are specialized the oceans. Why they are in the
oceans is not clear
to science. Sea snakes differ in appearance from
other snakes in that they have an oar-like tail to
aid in swimming.
Some species of sea snakes have venom several times
more toxic than the cobra's. Because of their marine
environment, sea snakes seldom come in contact
with humans. The exceptions are fisherman who capture
these dangerous snakes in fish nets and scuba divers
who swim in waters where sea snakes are found. There are many species of sea snakes. They vary greatly in color and shape. Their scales distinguish them from eels that have no scales. Sea snakes occur in salt water along the coasts throughout the Pacific. There are also sea snakes on the east coast of Africa and in the Persian Gulf. There are no sea snakes in the Atlantic Ocean. There is no need to fear sea snakes. They have
not been known to attack a man swimming. Fishermen
occasionally get bit by a sea snake caught in a
net. The bite is dangerous.
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