The Venomous Sea Snakes

A collection of approximately 2800 references, this book contains a comprehencsive listing of the world's literature on sea snakes from the time of the early Greeks through to 1990. Topics covered include: venom; folklore; natural history; food; behaviour; and uses by man.

Although sea snakes are not the giant, people-eating monsters of myth, these highly venomous creatures are still endlessly fascinating. The scuba-diving author separates fact from fiction, with emphasis on the yellow-bellied sea snake, the world's most common sea snake. Rare underwater photography complemented by beautiful, realistic drawings & the lively, carefully researched text make this volume a valuable & satisfying reference for kids-and anyone-with an interest in sea creatures.

A description of the varieties and distributions of sea snakes, how they go about their daily lives underwater, what they eat and what eats them. How they reproduce and grow, how they go for long periods without breathing and the nature of their venom. A thorough investation into this fascinating reptile.

This eBook examines (and ranks) the 10 deadliest sea snakes in the world. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral pattern, venom toxicity (in relation to humans, as well as their overall aggression level.

There are plenty of underwater predators to watch out for, but one of the most venomous is the sea snake. Readers will delight in reading about the anatomy, behavior, conservation status, and life cycle of the sea snake, as well as its unlucky prey. The book focuses on the sea snake’s hunting abilities, including its amazing senses, swimming abilities, and deadly bite. Vivid color photographs will take readers on a dive into the sea snake’s habitat, while fact-filled text gives them a deep understanding of this underwater hunter.

This is the latest book in the Venom and Toxin Series of publications produced by the Venom and Toxin Research Group, National University of Singapore. Containing chapter contributions by international authorities in the field covering some 13 countries in the Asia-Pacific region and lavishly illustrated, the work represents perhaps the most comprehensive and up-to-date material published on the subject in the last 15 years.

Not all snakes slither on land—some slither in the seas. The banded sea snake can slither in both places. It hunts for food in warm, shallow water and comes ashore to rest and lay eggs. Also known as the sea krait, this striped snake usually stays away from people, but it has been known to deliver a deadly bite when caught in a fishing net. Colorful photographs help readers get the most out of this informative guide to banded sea snakes.

Sea snakes are some of the most venomous underwater predators. Their unlucky prey includes fish, eels, and crustaceans. How they hunt and kill is fascinating and enough to engage even the most reluctant reader with science content. In this book, readers find sea snakes on the hunt, in their habitat, and going through their life cycle. Fact boxes highlight their incredible senses and abilities, while full-color photographs show off their color and swimming slither.