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Highly venomous sea snake found on Hawaii Island beach

A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up at Honoliʻi Beach in Hilo last week, according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
The snake, which was about three feet long, was found pinned under a log and collected by inspectors in a 5-gallon bucket.
Agriculture officials warn the public not to touch the venomous snakes, which resemble eels, due to their potential lethality.
Sharon Hurd, chair of the Hawaii Board of Agriculture, stated that sightings of yellow-bellied sea snakes on land are rare in Hawaii.

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West Hawaii Today

Highly venomous sea snake found ashore in Hilo - West Hawaii Today

A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up on the shore at Honoli‘i Beach in Hilo last week, according to the state Department of Agriculture.

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State collects ‘highly venomous’ sea snake from Hilo beach | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A highly venomous, yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up at Honoli’i Beach in Hilo last week, according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture.

8 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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KHON2

Venomous 3-ft yellow-bellied sea snake found on Hilo beach

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 Android to stay informed on the latest news Crews from Hilo's Plant Quarantine Branch were notified of the snake on Feb. 4 after a resident found it pinned under a log. Lifeguards headed to the beach to collect the three-foot-long snake, which was contain…

8 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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Hawaii News Now

Highly venomous sea snake found on Hawaii Island beach

The live sea snake was found pinned under a log at Honolii Beach.

8 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Highly venomous sea snake found ashore in Hilo - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up on the shore at Honoli‘i Beach in Hilo last week, according to the state Department of Agriculture.

9 days ago

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reptilesmagazine.com

One Of The Most Venomous Snakes In The World Washes Up On Hawaii Beach - Reptiles Magazine

A live yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis platurus) was found washed up on a beach in Hilo, Hawaii, on the state’s Big Island. According to a press release put out by the Office of Josh Green, M.D., a resident of Hilo reported the live snake at Honoli’i Beach. The snake was pinned under a log. Lifeguards at the beach were able to place the snake in a 5-gallon bucket. Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine Branch inspectors collect…

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