Thalassophis viperina
Basic stats
Venom
Venomous (highly venomous elapid — treat any bite as a medical emergency)
Diet
Fish
Habitat
Coastal waters
Range
Coastal waters around Borneo
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 grey-toned sea snake found in coastal waters, venomous, part of the diverse assemblage of true sea snakes recorded around Borneo.
Feeds on fish, fully marine, rarely encountered close to shore or by casual visitors.
