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In sea snakes, the posterior sublingual glands, located under and around the tongue sheath, allow them to expel salt with their tongue action. [5] [9] Scalation among sea snakes is highly variable. As opposed to terrestrial snake species that have imbricate scales to protect against abrasion, the scales of most pelagic sea snakes do not overlap.
Hydrophis schistosus, commonly known as the beaked sea snake, hook-nosed sea snake, common sea snake, or the Valakadeyan sea snake, is a highly venomous species of sea snake common throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. This species is implicated in more than 50% of all bites caused by sea snakes, as well as the majority of envenomings and ...
Snakes bite both as a method of hunting and as a means of protection. [14] Risk factors for bites include working outside with one's hands such as in farming, forestry, and construction. [1] [3] Snakes commonly involved in envenomations include elapids (such as kraits, cobras and mambas), vipers, and sea snakes. [7]
Fewer bites from this species are recorded compared to other venomous species such as cobras and vipers, as it is less aggressive and tends to avoid humans. [15] If they do bite, it is usually in self-defense when accidentally grabbed. Most sea snake bites occur when fishermen attempt to untangle the snakes from their fishing nets. [20]
Sea snakes are venomous and their bites have been known to be fatal, though generally they only bite when provoked and often inject only a very small, non-fatal quantity of venom. Sea snakes are distinguished from terrestrial snakes by a vertically flattened tail. [1] [7]
A 23-year-old British man believed to be a backpacker suffered a fatal sea snake bite in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria. Man, 23, dies after being bitten by sea snake in Australia Skip to main ...
Snakes don't just slither anymore -- and this could be really dangerous. This venomous snake can drift through the ocean for thousands of miles Skip to main content
If you are bitten by a snake, here’s what you should do: Stay calm and call 911 or the Georgia Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Try to identify the snake by looking at its colors, pattern and ...