Striped sea snake

වයිරම් කුඩා හිස් මුහුදු නයා · wairam kuda his muhudu naya

Hydrophis fasciatus

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

A small-headed, banded sea snake.

How to identify

1Very small head and slender neck

2Banded body, deeper hind body

3Paddle tail

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 1.2 m

Length

Marine

Active

Eels and burrowing fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal seas and estuaries.