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I would guess the shore.... just kidding. The sea snakes are decended from land snakes. They have adapeted a vertically flattened tail for swimming. Many are VERY POISONOUS, in the extream. So don't try to pet any you might meet. Check out Google video and you'll learn a lot. Also checkout NewMexico101.com and follow the upperleft link from the albino diamond back rattler... very cool stuff.
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How are water snakes and snakes alike?
water snakes and land snakes are practically the same. many land snakes are even partitially aquatic. however, in the case of sea snakes, they have flattened tails used as propellers in the water, and massive lungs to hold their breath for long periods. also, sea snakes have much more potent venom then land snakes but are much less aggresive
Can sea snake go on land?
No. Sea snakes are incapable of moving out of water. Since reptile eggs cannot develop underwater, sea snakes give birth to live young.
Where do yellow-bellied sea snakes live?
in tropical waters of shore of the land
Why is that some sea snakes are more virulent than other land snakes?
Sea snake venom has to be extremely potent - since their prey needs to be subdued quickly to prevent it swimming away. Therefore, drop-for-drop, snakes such as Belcher's Sea snake are far more venomous than any land snake.
Is a sea turtle a fish or a mammal?
A sea turtle is neither. It is a reptile, just like the snakes and lizards on land are reptiles.
Do snakes usually live in the sea?
No. There are a very few varieties that DO live in the sea, but most are land animals.
What is the main difference between earthworms and snakes?
They both like ...snakes like on the land and the worm lives on land to but worms can live in water
Why do sea snakes hibernate?
They don't ! They spend all their time at sea - apart from a single species (the sea Krait) which returns to land briefly to mate and lay eggs - all other sea snakes are live-bearers. They mate at sea, and give birth in the water.
Why are sea snakes in the class reptilia?
Because they are reptiles - just like their land-based relatives !
What is the banded sea snakes enemies?
Sea Snakes are dangerous animals. sea snake have babys called snakelets. sea snakes are reptiles. they can hurt people. Sea snakes are coldblooded animals like lizard are. sea snakes live with the cobra family because they are both dangerous animals. the sea snake venom is consider nerves or blood poisoning. sea snakes live in the Indain and Pacific Oceans. sea snakes eat sharks, sea birds, and larger fish animals. sea snakes live in the Madagascar East to Mexico. the yellow below and grows up to 3 ft [90 centimeters] long. Some scientists believe that true sea snakes once beionged to the same family as the cobra famliys. sea snakes swim in lakes , pools , and streams. other snakes hunt for food in salty marshes and coastal waters. some snakes spend some time on land. only true sea snakes live their entire lives in water.
Are sea snakes snakes that live in the sea?
Yes they are
What is the definition of shore?
A shore is the land between the land and sea
