Yellow sea snake

මහ මුහුදු නයා · maha muhudu naya

Hydrophis spiralis

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

The longest sea snake in the region.

How to identify

1Long yellow body with narrow black rings

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 2.7 m

Length

Marine

Active

Eels and fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal and offshore seas.