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Russell’s Sea Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Hydrophis obscurus
Family : Elapidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Estuarine Sea Snake
Habitat : Marine
Description : Body of Russell’s Sea Snake is elongated.Youngs are black with 35–55 bright yellow or whitish dorsal bars and head with curved yellow marking.On the contrary adults markings become indistinct whereas coloration shows almost uniform grayish above and yellowish below.Female larger than male. Russell's Sea Snakes are amphibious and can spend up to 10 days on land, where they lay their eggs. These snakes are highly venomous, but they are not aggressive towards humans and will only bite if they feel threatened or cornered. However, their venom can be very potent, and if bitten, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Laticauda colubrina
(Yellow-lipped Sea Krait) -
Hydrophis fasciatus
(Stripped Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis curtus
(Shaw’s Seasnake) -
Hydrophis cantoris
(Gunther’s Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis gracilis
(Graceful Small-headed Sea Snake) -
Ophiophagus hannah
(King Cobra) -
Bungarus niger
(Black Krait) -
Bungarus caeruleus
(Common Krait) -
Hydrophis stricticollis
(Collared Sea Snake)
Species groups
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description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:www.reptile-database.reptarium.cz; photo creditand copyright:wikimedia.org. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:www.reptile-database.reptarium.cz; photo creditand copyright:wikimedia.org. more information please contact with us.