Beaked sea snake is a species of highly venomous sea snake occurring in the tropical Indo-Pacific. It has one of the most potent venom of all snakes and is known to be aggressive. The species is active both during the day and at night. The snake can dive underwater up to 100 m and can stay below the surface of the water for a maximum of five hours.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Subfamily |
Hydrophiinae |
| Genus |
Enhydrina |
| Scientific Name |
Enhydrina schistosa |
| Other Names |
Hook-nosed Sea Snake, Common Sea Snake, Valakadyn Sea Snake |
| Length |
Around 1.2 m |
| Color |
Uniform dark gray outer surface with whitish sides and underside |
| Distribution |
East coast of India, South-east Asia, China, northern Australia, Persian Gulf, Malaysia (Borneo), Indonesia, Papua New Guinea |
| Habitat |
Coast, coastal islands, estuaries, harbors, shallow bays |
| Diet |
Fish, crustaceans |
| Predators |
Large fish, estuarine crocodiles |
| Venom Fact |
Venom consists of highly potent neurotoxins and myotoxins |
| Breeding Season |
September – October |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
Up to 30 young |
| Gestation Period |
Around 6 to 7 months |
| Reproductive Age |
Around 18 months of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Enhydrina Schistosa
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Hook-nosed Sea Snake
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The Beaked Sea Snake
