A Rare Venomous Sea Snake Found Stranded on California Coastline, Leaving Man in Critical Condition

“A Rare Sighting: Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Resurfaces on California’s Coast After 30 Years

California has welcomed the reappearance of a rarely seen sea snake species after an absence of nearly three decades.

For the Golden State, the last confirmed sighting of the elusive yellow-bellied sea snake dates back to the early 1980s during an El Niño weather phenomenon.

With an exceptionally robust El Niño event occurring this year and the recent discovery of two of these warm-water snakes on an Oxnard beach in California, scientists are urging the public’s assistance to confirm the resurgence of this remarkable species.

It’s important to note that yellow-bellied sea snakes are known to produce one of the most potent venoms globally, making their reappearance even more intriguing.”

Hits: 2