Olive Sea Snake

Large Dangerous Coral Reef Reptile

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Fifteen species of sea snake live on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and Aipysurus laevis is commonly encountered by divers.

This large snake is not usually aggressive, but since it is both very curious and venomous it is considered dangerous.

The Olive Sea Snake

Aipysurus laevis (The Olive Sea Snake) is found on coral reefs in Australia and in the Coral Triangle. It can grow to over six feet in length, and is usually a brownish colour.

Photographing Olive Sea Snakes Underwater

Many divers photograph creatures while scuba diving on coral reefs. Anywhere in the coral triangle, or on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef divers can encounter Olive Sea Snakes. Since they are unusually curious it is quite likely that they will approach a diver, rather than try to escape. They are not normally aggressive, so it might be very tempting to try to photograph one, but any diver doing this should be thoroughly aware that this is a dangerous animal. They should never be provoked.


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