Number 7
The Beaked Sea Snake
The beaked sea snake is generally found in the Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, and the seas around Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Guinea. Its venom is approximately four to eight times stronger than cobra venom-it only takes 1.5 milligrams to kill a human. It one of the few species of snakes that have adapted to live in the sea. Their tails are shaped like paddles to help them swim.
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