Yellow-bellied sea snake

The yellow-bellied sea snake is a venomous reptile that spends its entire life in warm ocean waters, gliding effortlessly across the surface. Unlike most snakes, it thrives in the open ocean and can be found across the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans, though it avoids the Atlantic.

• Its bright yellow underside contrasts with its dark back, making it easy to spot on the water's surface.
• This snake can absorb oxygen through its skin, letting it stay underwater for long periods.
• It belongs to a group of sea snakes recently reclassified into the Hydrophis genus.