Annulated sea snake

වයිරන් මුහුදු නයා · wairan muhudu naya

Hydrophis cyanocinctus

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

A large, boldly banded sea snake.

How to identify

1Bluish body with dark rings

2Small head, paddle tail

3Larger than most sea snakes

If bitten

Venomous sea snake. Keep the victim calm and still, immobilise the limb and reach a hospital immediately. Do NOT cut or apply a tourniquet.

Up to 1.8 m

Length

Marine

Active

Eels and other fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal seas and estuaries.