Feb 28, 2017 · This video taken by a diving instructor in Thailand showcases a sea snake, known as a banded sea krait, in its element: swallowing a moray eel as big as it i...

Sea snakes eat fish, eels, and crustaceans. Some sea snakes eat only fish eggs and others are capable of eating young octopi. They find their food by diving and hunting through coral reefs, mangroves, and the ocean floor. Sea snakes eat small fish in large numbers, but are capable of eating large fish as well.

Mar 6, 2012 · Seasnake eating a moray eel alive. Awesome footage taken by Tim Cameron, on Air Manis jetty in Ambon, with Maluku divers

Do sea snakes eat eels? Yes, some species of sea snakes, such as the eel specialist Laticauda colubrina, feed on eels. However, not all sea snakes eat eels, and some species have specialized diets that include fish, crustaceans, and other marine animals.

Apr 23, 2011 · The banded snake krait (Laticauda colubrina) videotaped feeding on an eel (Gymnothorax sp.) in Fiji. Location was a patch reef off Pacific Harbour at a dep...

Feb 8, 2023 · Sea snakes primarily eat eels, fish, and small crustaceans. There are dozens of species of sea snake, all with a diet that reflects their particular ecological niche. Still, there are some similarities between them all that we can explore.

Feb 18, 2017 · When dinnertime involves a meal as big as you are, your venom game better be on point. This video taken by a diving instructor in Thailand showcases the sea snake, known as a banded sea krait, in...

Sep 24, 2022 · Sea snakes feed on fish, and one of their favorite fish to eat is eels. Certain sea snakes specialize in eating fish eggs, while others focus on consuming marine invertebrates. True eels are opportunistic eaters, unlike electric eels , who always seek out their prey.

The banded snake krait (Laticauda colubrina) videotaped feeding on an eel (Gymnothorax sp.) in Fiji. Location was a patch reef off Pacific Harbour at a depth of about 30'. The krait had already killed the eel and was swallowing it when my wife, Marj Awai, found it.

May 1, 2018 · Surprisingly, some sea snakes have been known to include eels in their diet, always swallowing their prey whole. If all of this was overwhelming: here is a quick snapshot of the key differences between eels and sea snakes!