3 days ago · According to the Office of Governor Josh Green, M.D., Hawaii's Department of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine Branch was called to the scene to collect the three-foot-long yellow-bellied sea snake ...

Feb 15, 2025 · Hawaii is renowned for its pristine beaches, unique wildlife, and absence of native snake populations. However, recent incidents have sparked discussions about the presence of snakes in the islands, which can impact both visitors and residents. Yellow-bellied sea snake at Waimanalo Beach.

3 days ago · Rare, venomous sea snake found on Hawaii Island beach. By Ramsey Pfeffinger Published February 18, 2025 4:00am PST Hawaii. FOX 13 Seattle The Brief. A dangerous snake has been found on a Hawaiian beach. ... The yellow-bellied sea snake is more venomous than a cobra and potentially lethal to humans, according to Sharon Hurd, the Board of ...

Oct 24, 2024 · When a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washed ashore recently at Honolii Beach on the Big Island near Hilo, it prompted renewed warnings for Hawaii visitors and residents. But it also underscored a recurrence with three …

Feb 15, 2025 · Although yellow-bellied sea snakes inhabit the Pacific Ocean, it is prohibited to import or possess that species in Hawai’i. If a sea snake is spotted onshore, people are advised not to touch it ...

The yellow-bellied sea snake is more venomous than a cobra and potentially lethal to humans, according to Sharon Hurd, the Board of Agriculture chair in Hawaii. "Be wary of any snake-like reptile ...

Feb 14, 2025 · Caution Advised on Handling Sea Snakes Feb. 14, 2025 NR25-04 HONOLULU – A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up on the shore at Honoli’i Beach in Hilo last week. While these sea snakes are rarely seen onshore in Hawai‘i, the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) strongly advises beach and […]

Dec 4, 2023 · Hawaii does not have any native snake species, but nonnative snakes like the small Island Blind Snake have been found. The Yellowbellied sea snake is another visitor, although it’s rare and typically seen in the water.

Apr 1, 2023 · The only snake to reach Hawaii by its own means is the yellow-bellied sea snake which lives mostly in the waters around Hawaii. There may also be black market traders who import snakes to be kept as illicit pets, despite the serious risk of punishment.

Unique among sea snakes, the yellow-bellied sea snake usually lives completely out at sea, criss-crossing the ocean by riding the ocean currents. While it is considered a pelagic (open ocean) species, it is occasionally carried into shallow water close to shore, or may even be beached during period of strong winds.