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Hydrophis atriceps
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish, eels
Habitat
Coastal and offshore waters
Range
Coastal waters around Borneo, Indo-Pacific
Litter size
Live-bearing, 4–10 young (typical for Hydrophis)
Gestation period
About 6–7 months (typical for Hydrophis)
Size
Medium (up to 1m)
Weight
~0.5–1kg
A Hydrophis sea snake marked with broad, indistinct banding, found in coastal and offshore waters.
Venomous and fish-eating like other Hydrophis; generally docile but bites should always be treated as a medical emergency.
