Hook-nosed Sea Snake
These snakes are generally found in
the coast and coastal islands of India. They are amongst the most common of the
20 kinds of sea snakes found in that region. They are active both during the
day and at night. They are able to dive up to 100 m and stay underwater for a
maximum of five hours before resurfacing. Sea snakes are equipped with glands
to eliminate excess salt. They are venomous and notably aggressive, with some
herpetologists describing them as "cantankerous and savage". The
venom of this species is made up of highly potent neurotoxins and myotoxins.
This widespread species is responsible for the vast majority of deaths from sea
snake bites
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