Stokes's sea snake

මහ වාලක්කඩියා · maha walakkadiya

Hydrophis stokesii

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

A very stout, thick-bodied sea snake.

How to identify

1Very thick, heavy body

2Broad dark bands

3Large paddle 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 1.6 m

Length

Marine

Active

Fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal and offshore seas.