Belonging to the family Elapidae, many species of the group, which are highly venomous, feature iconic hoods. There are the cobras – one of the most dangerous and venomous snakes to be found on ...

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 ...