Hydrophiinae

Hydrophiinae is a subgroup of venomous snakes known as sea snakes, which are adapted to live in marine environments. They are part of the larger Elapidae family, which includes cobras and coral snakes. Hydrophiinae snakes are highly specialized for aquatic life, with features like flattened tails for swimming and salt-excreting glands to handle seawater. They are found mainly in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region. These snakes are generally highly venomous, using their poison primarily for capturing fish and self-defense. Despite their dangerous reputation, they are generally shy and rarely pose a threat to humans unless provoked.