Ornate reef sea snake

විසිතුරු මුහුදු නයා · visithuru muhudu naya

Hydrophis ornatus

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

A broad-banded reef-associated sea snake.

How to identify

1Stout body with broad dark 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 1.1 m

Length

Marine

Active

Fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal reefs and shallow seas.