Field guide
Bombay sea snake
බොම්බේ මුහුදු නයා · bombe muhudu naya
Hydrophis mamillaris
Venomous
A bite from this species is a medical emergency.
A slender coastal sea snake.
How to identify
1Slender banded body
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.