Slender sea snake

කුඩා හිස් මුහුදු නයා · kuda his muhudu naya

Microcephalophis gracilis

Venomous

A bite from this species is a medical emergency.

A sea snake with a tiny head and very slender forebody.

How to identify

1Extremely small head and thin neck

2Much thicker hind body

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

Eels and burrowing fish

Diet

Where it's found

Coastal

Coastal seas over soft bottoms.