Hydrophis belcheri
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish
Habitat
Offshore, open water
Range
Coastal waters around Borneo, Indo-Pacific
Litter size
Live-bearing, 2–6 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 sometimes cited (on disputed evidence) as possessing exceptionally potent venom, though bites to humans are extremely rare given its offshore, open-water habits.
Feeds on fish, fully marine, and virtually never encountered by visitors except possibly at the surface from a boat well offshore.
