Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Olive sea snake has special valves in its nose to keep water out while its swimming.© DNC40/Shutterstock.com Apart from its ...

In the world of poisonous snakes, two species tend to hog the limelight — the Inland Taipan and the sea snake. Although both have deadly venom that can kill a human being, they are worlds apart in ...

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The ocean is home to some of the most fascinating and dangerous creatures on Earth. Among them, sea snakes are often overlooked, yet they are some of the most powerful predators in coastal and ...

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Better hope you don’t get bit by any of these venomous snakes. Top row: Robert Hamilton/Alamy; Wiki Commons; Sam Yue/Alamy. Middle row: Scott Travers; Design Pics Inc/Alamy; Dimitry Orlov/Alamy.

Sea snakes are often more venomous than their land-dwelling counterparts. Though their venom isquite potent, sea snakes tend to be docile and calm. Apart from its remarkable size, the olive sea snake ...