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.

While sea snake bites are certainly far less numerous than terrestrial ... Sea snakes and sea kraits are under threat from humans. Historically, black-banded sea kraits, Laticauda semifasciata, were ...

Banded sea snakes come to the waters near Malaysia ... If the snake manages to bite the eagle, she could die due to its venom. The mother eagle makes it back with the snake and feeds her babies.

Sea snakes are highly venomous, but because of their limited contact with humans, bites are relatively rare. Australia is home to 30 of 70 known species, according to the Australian Institute of ...