Banded sea krait
Laticauda colubrina
Sighting evidence at Weda Bay Reefs, Halmahera
Photo: Massimiliano Finzi · CC BY-NC
Amphibious sea snakes that hunt fish in the reef and return to land to digest, lay eggs, and shed skin, banded sea kraits are among the most abundant and visible reptiles on Weda Bay's reefs. They carry some of the most potent venom of any snake but are docile and inquisitive around divers, often approaching closely to investigate exhaled bubbles. Their foraging behaviour drives them deep into crevices after moray eels and small reef fish, and they can remain submerged for up to 90 minutes on a single breath.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Banded sea krait is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.