Field guide
Plain sea snake
පීටර්ගේ මුහුදු නයා · peterge muhudu naya
Hydrophis inornatus
Venomous
A bite from this species is a medical emergency.
A plain-coloured coastal sea snake.
How to identify
1Fairly plain body with faint bands
2Small head
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 0.9 m
Length
Marine
Active
Fish
Diet
Where it's found
Coastal
Coastal seas.