Belcher Sea Snake - The most venomous snake in the world

This blue-black snake can kill a person after just a small bite.

Sea snakes  are a group of venomous snakes living in the marine environment, having a flat horizontal body structure similar to that of eels. Sea snakes have no gills and often have to come to the surface to breathe.

Sea snakes are commonly found in warm coastal waters from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and are mostly venomous. In particular, the Belcher sea snake is known as the most venomous species in the world.

The Belcher sea snake is related to the terrestrial cobra.

The main food of the Belcher sea snake is catfish, puffer fish or sometimes squid. They have fairly recognizable colors: black and white stripes or sometimes blue-black.

The reason why Belcher sea snakes are called "world's most venomous " is because a few milligrams of their venom is enough to kill thousands of people . They can kill people with just one bite.

The person bitten by a Belcher sea snake will not feel pain immediately. However, they will become active 4 hours after being absorbed into the body and cause people to lose their lives. The victims of this snake are often fishermen because they often get caught in their fishing nets.

Besides, the situation of "surprise" encountering sea snakes is also very common because they often have to come to the surface to breathe.

Close-up of a Belcher sea snake hunting.

However, there are many people who are willing to catch the Belcher sea snake with their bare hands, despite the dangers that may be encountered because they bring high economic value.

When young, the Belcher sea snake can fit in the palm of a human hand.