The yellow-bellied sea snake is the only sea snake known to live entirely in the open ocean, while other species of sea snakes prefer coastal waters or estuaries.

A live three-foot yellow-bellied venomous sea snake washed ashore Honoli’i Beach in Hawaii last week. Officials have since urged residents and visitors 'to be wary of any snake-like reptile' in ...

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — State officials in Hilo are sounding the alarm after a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found alive at Honolii Beach. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or ...

Although yellow-bellied sea snakes inhabit the Pacific Ocean, it is illegal to import or possess that species in Hawaii.

The state is urging the public to be careful after a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found on a Hilo beach last week.

The yellow-bellied sea snake, Hydrophis platurus (sometimes called the yellowbelly sea snake), is easily recognized by its striking coloration, quite unlike other sea snake species. Its back is ...

State officials in Hilo are sounding the alarm after a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found alive at Honolii Beach.

Although yellow-bellied sea snakes inhabit the Pacific Ocean, it is illegal to import or possess that species in Hawaii. If a sea snake is spotted onshore, call the state’s toll-free Pest ...

Although yellow-bellied sea snakes inhabit the Pacific Ocean, it is illegal to import or possess that species in Hawaii. If a sea snake is spotted onshore, call the state’s toll-free Pest Hotline at ...

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine Branch was notified by the state land department that a live yellow-bellied sea snake had been found pinned under a log at Honolii Beach.