Sea snakes and sea kraits are under threat from humans. Historically, black-banded sea kraits, Laticauda semifasciata, were hunted for their meat, skin and organs in the Philippines and Japanese ...

As with the eels that the snakes prey on, the paralysis of any muscles involved in breathing or swallowing may be fatal. In the case of serious bites, sea snake antivenom can be administered.

Sea snakes have been gradually adapting their underwater vision capabilities over the past 15 million years — an impressive biological feat according to scientists. (CN) — Sea snakes have been ...