Persian Gulf sea snake

පර්සියානු මුහුදු නයා · persianu muhudu naya

Hydrophis lapemoides

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

A slender banded sea snake.

How to identify

1Slender body with narrow 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 1 m

Length

Marine

Active

Fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal seas.