Hydrophis cyanocinctus

Strip Sea Snake ( Hydrophis cyanocinctus )

The strips Sea Snake ( Hydrophis cyanocinctus ) counts within the family of poisonous snakes ( Elapidae ) to the sea snakes.

The strips Sea Snake reaches a maximum length of 200 cm, usually 130-160 cm. The base color is a bright white to gray, from the head to the flattened, oar -like tail are dark - blue horizontal stripes to see (name ). In the maxilla, the very poisonous snake, there are two stuck about an inch long fangs. The head is only slightly away from the body and is quite small in comparison to the body. The strips Sea Snake has a very potent snake venom, bite accidents while emptying of fishing nets have serious consequences and can be fatal.

The strips Sea Snake has a large distribution area. It occurs to Japan in the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. It belongs to the sea snakes that live in coastal waters. There she goes among rocks or coral to hunt for smaller fish, especially eel-shaped.

Protection status

Hydrophis cyanocinctus is listed in Appendix D of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulation.