These snakes can swim backward and forward thanks to their paddle-like tail and ribbon-like body, which are ideal for movement in the open ocean. The snake can swim so successfully that its ability to move on land is lost. They spend the entirety of their life at sea.
There are not many predators of these snakes. Sharks and large fish appear not to enjoy the flavor. Seabirds that catch one will promptly let it go. The snake’s black and yellow coloration could serve as a warning sign to deter additional attacks. Yellow-bellied sea snakes aren’t a serious concern because they are rarely spotted along the beach.
Distribution
American Samoa
Australia
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Cambodia
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Is. (Keeling)
Colombia
Costa Rica
Djibouti
Ecuador
El Salvador
Eritrea
Fiji
French Polynesia
Galápagos
Guatemala
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Islands
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea
Kuwait
Madagascar
Malaysia
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nauru
New Caledonia
Niue
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pitcairn
Qatar
Réunion
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
UAE
US Minor Outlying Islands
United States
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Wallis & Futuna
YemenAnything we've missed?
Help us improve this page by suggesting edits. Glory never dies!
Suggest an editGet to know me
Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
