Enhydrina Schistosa - Habitat and Behaviour

Habitat and Behaviour

These snakes are generally found in the coast and coastal islands of India. They are amongst the most common of the 20 kinds of sea snakes found in that region.

They are active both during the day and at night. They are able to dive up to 100 m and stay underwater for a maximum of five hours before resurfacing. Seasnakes are equipped with glands to eliminate excess salt. They are venomous and notably aggressive, with some herpetologists describing them as "cantankerous and savage" (Heatwole 1999, p. 121). About 1.5 milligrams of its venom is estimated to be lethal.

Their principal food is fish. The snake is also eaten as meat by Hong Kong and Singapore fishermen and locals alike.

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