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Most sea snakes live in warm water,<br />

however they may get caught in the<br />

Leeuwin Current and can occasionally be<br />

found washed ashore in the south-west of<br />

<strong>Western</strong> Australia. The yellow-bellied sea<br />

snake is the most common species found<br />

on beaches in the Perth area – it has a dark<br />

(black to brown) upper body and a yellow<br />

belly. Different to their terrestrial cousins,<br />

sea snakes have a paddle-like tail to<br />

assist with swimming. Treat with<br />

caution – these snakes are<br />

highly venomous!<br />

Yellow bellied<br />

sea snake

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