Wild Sea snakes in Fiji photos - Venomous Snakes Discussion Forum
Wild Sea snakes in Fiji photos - Venomous Snakes Discussion Forum
Hi, I live in the Fiji Islands, and we see wild sea snakes a lot. Thought some of you might be interested in some pics. I woudln't think these are kept in captivity, as they need a large area of coral reef to hunt on, but I'm new to these snake sites, so maybe I'm in for a surprise.
This is the White-lipped Banded Sea Krait, Laticauda colubrina - very venomous, but small mouthed, back-fanged and extremely docile. I handle them (with respect) whenever encountered.
Photo 1: Krait up a dead tree on a beach - they live and hunt in the sea, and come ashore mostly at night to digest a meal, shed and lay eggs. They'll also climb up a boat engine to bask in the sun, which really freaks diver out....
Check out the adapted paddle-shaped tail for swimming.
Wild Sea snakes in Fiji photos - Venomous Snakes Discussion Forum
Wild Sea snakes in Fiji photos
Hi, I live in the Fiji Islands, and we see wild sea snakes a lot. Thought some of you might be interested in some pics. I woudln't think these are kept in captivity, as they need a large area of coral reef to hunt on, but I'm new to these snake sites, so maybe I'm in for a surprise.
This is the White-lipped Banded Sea Krait, Laticauda colubrina - very venomous, but small mouthed, back-fanged and extremely docile. I handle them (with respect) whenever encountered.
Photo 1: Krait up a dead tree on a beach - they live and hunt in the sea, and come ashore mostly at night to digest a meal, shed and lay eggs. They'll also climb up a boat engine to bask in the sun, which really freaks diver out....
Check out the adapted paddle-shaped tail for swimming.
Wild Sea snakes in Fiji photos - Venomous Snakes Discussion Forum
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