Greater Dusky Sea Snake — Wildlife of Borneo Field Guide

Hydrophis klossi

Venom

Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)

Diet

Fish, eels

Habitat

Coastal and offshore waters

Range

Coastal Bornean waters, Indo-Pacific

Litter size

Live-bearing, 4–10 young (typical for larger Hydrophis)

Gestation period

About 6–7 months (typical for Hydrophis)

Size

Large (up to 1.2m)

Weight

~0.8–1.5kg

A larger, dark-coloured Hydrophis sea snake found in coastal and offshore Bornean waters.

Venomous and fish-eating like other Hydrophis; generally docile but bites should always be treated as a medical emergency.

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