They belong to the Elapidae family, which also includes cobras, kraits, and mambas—some of the most venomous snakes in the world. Despite their potentially dangerous venom, coral snakes are ...

Biologists use the term ‘true sea snake’ for any of the 64 recognised species of snakes of the family Elapidae that spend the majority of their lives in the ocean. They even give birth to young in the ...