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Hydrophis spiralis
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish, eels
Habitat
Offshore and coastal waters
Range
Coastal waters around Borneo, 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 1.3m)
Weight
~1–1.8kg
One of the larger Hydrophis sea snakes, venomous, found in offshore and coastal waters.
Feeds on fish and eels, fully marine, an active swimmer rarely seen except from a boat or occasionally washed up after storms.
