Banded sea snake breathing at surface, Ha’apai, Tonga

Banded sea kraits are often seen in large numbers in the company of hunting parties of giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) and goatfish. Their cooperative hunting technique is similar to that of the moray eel, with the kraits flushing out prey from narrow crevices and holes. Kraits need to drink fresh water and regularly come onto…

  • Produced by:
    Glenn Edney
  • Year:
    01/11/2015

Banded sea snake breathing at surface, Ha’apai, Tonga

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