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The banded sea snake is also known as the banded krait and inhabits tropical waters of Asia. Often seen while diving in reef crevices or swimming to the surface to breathe air.
Sometimes they come ashore and should be avoided.
They usually avoid humans and are not aggressive unless handled but their venom is deadly.
First Aid:
Pressure (constrictive bandage) and immobilisation (splint, stretcher), CPR, medical aid.
There are several animals to avoid in tropical waters:
Marine stings can be prevented by not handling marine life and wearing protective clothing, such as wetsuits, reef shoes and gloves.
The tiny blue ringed octopus (less than the size of your hand) is one of the world's most venomous animals.
Often found in rock pools at low tide on exposed reef areas and inhabit sea shells and hollow objects, like cans.
If provoked or stepped on the animal will react by displaying bright blue rings and, if it bites, the venom could be fatal.
First Aid:
Pressure (constrictive bandage) and immobilisation (splint, stretcher), CPR, medical aid.