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17/07/2005: "SEA SNAKE and diver"

A big Stokes sea snake (stokesi) holds enough venom to kill a dozen divers. They don't see us as being anything worth biting unless for their own defense, so you don't do anything to annoy them.

The bite of any sea snake is to be avoided, venom is stronger than most land snakes.

The medical anti-venene used to treat sea snake bites is also a hazard and is only given as a last ditch effort - if given too soon it kills you.

This picture was taken near Yeppoon, Queensland. Model: Christine Danaher.