The yellow-bellied sea snake is the only sea snake known to live entirely in the open ocean, while other species of sea snakes prefer coastal waters or estuaries.

Anyone who sees this snake is urged to keep a safe distance. — -- At least two beach-goers near Oxnard in Southern California saw a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake wash up on shore ...

Yellow-bellied Sea Snake From lips to bellies, the Yellow-bellied Sea Snake is one of the most common sea snakes in the world. They are easy to recognize because they are all black on their back ...

The black and yellow snake is vibrant and eye-catching, and it's not just for show. In the animal kingdom, bright colors often serve as warnings to potential predators.

A docile but deadly yellow-bellied sea snake has been washed up on a beach in Whangamatā, Coromandel. Photo / Department of Conservation ...

A live three-foot yellow-bellied venomous sea snake washed ashore Honoli’i Beach in Hawaii last week. Officials have since urged residents and visitors 'to be wary of any snake-like reptile' in ...

Some snakes grow to colossal sizes. How big do anacondas get, and are they the biggest snakes in the world? How big was the extinct snake Titanoboa? Discover record-breaking pythons, cobras and sea ...

Snake Island has a special place in Ukraine’s folklore, now more than ever. Its defiant defense – when a Russian warship was famously told to “go f*** yourself” – and then reconquest ...

The yellow-bellied sea snake, Hydrophis platurus (sometimes called the yellowbelly sea snake), is easily recognized by its striking coloration, quite unlike other sea snake species. Its back is ...

Sea snakes can be highly venomous marine reptiles. Learn about the different types of sea snakes, if they are poisonous, and how deadly sea snake venom really is.