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Banded sea krait
Laticauda colubrina
Family Laticaudidae

This little snake was slowly and calmly hunting among the coral rubble. Although venomous, these snakes will not harm you if they are left alone. They are elegant creatures well suited to their habitat. For example, they have a paddle-shaped tail to swim with.

Nick Baker has a lovely fact sheet on this beautiful snake.


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