sea snakes

Sea snakes are highly adapted marine reptiles found in warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They have streamlined bodies, paddle-like tails for swimming, and nostrils positioned atop their snouts to breathe at the surface. Most species are venomous, using powerful toxins to subdue prey like fish. They spend most of their lives submerged but surface periodically to breathe. Despite their dangerous venom, sea snakes are generally not aggressive toward humans, and bites are rare. Their unique adaptations allow them to thrive in aquatic environments, making them fascinating examples of evolutionary specialization in marine life.