There are at least 30 species of Sea Snakes found around the coast of Northern Australia. They belong to the family Hydrophiidae, and are closely related to the venomous Australian terrestrial snakes (Elapidae). They are inquisitive, but rarely aggressive and bites always occur when they are handled e.g. when they are manually removed from fishing nets.
References
- White J. CSL Antivenom Handbook 2001. CSL Ltd Parkville Melbourne Victoria.
- White J. Snakebite and Spiderbite Management guidelines for South Australia 2005. Department of Health, Adelaide South Australia.
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