Viperine sea snake

පොලොං මුහුදු නයා · polon muhudu naya

Hydrophis viperinus

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

A stout sea snake with a viper-like build.

How to identify

1Stout deep body

2Grey with dark blotches

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 0.9 m

Length

Marine

Active

Fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal seas over soft bottoms.