Palaeophis colossaeus was a massive sea snake from the lower Eocene era, reaching lengths comparable to a school bus and ruling the ancient oceans. This extinct species lived in the Tethys Sea ...

As with the eels that the snakes prey on, the paralysis of any muscles involved in breathing or swallowing may be fatal. In the case of serious bites, sea snake antivenom can be administered.

Sea snakes have been gradually adapting their underwater vision capabilities over the past 15 million years — an impressive biological feat according to scientists. (CN) — Sea snakes have been ...

Sea snakes are best known for their potent venom and startling colour schemes, leaving some impressive features overlooked. From nostrils that act as valves to tails and even scales that ease movement ...

Nine species of sea snakes have now been identified as having regained the genetic requirements for advanced color vision, demonstrating that once a complex trait has been lost to evolutionary ...

Find out more about the global trade in wild animals. Growing up to 2.75 metres long, the yellow sea snake (Hydrophis spiralis) is the longest species of sea snake. Most specimens that have been ...

Eastern coral snakes are relatives of the cobra, mamba, and sea snake. They live in the wooded, sandy, and marshy areas of the southeastern United States, and spend most of their lives burrowed ...

Japan is one of those places that is surrounded by mystery and wonder. It conjures up images of imperial empires, ancient rituals and martial arts. It is made up of a staggering 6,852 islands ...

plus the Crimean Peninsula and the entire Sea of Azov. Holding Snake Island completed an effective blockade of Odesa, and meant exports of the vast majority of Ukrainian grain were impossible.