how dangerous are sea snakes

Sea snakes are highly venomous and their venom is extremely dangerous to humans. Their venom contains potent neurotoxins and myotoxins that can cause paralysis by blocking nerve impulses and muscle breakdown. The paralysis can affect respiratory muscles, leading to difficulty breathing and potentially fatal respiratory failure. Despite this, sea snakes are generally not aggressive and bites often occur only when they feel threatened or are accidentally provoked. The venom potency of sea snakes is much higher than many land snakes, with some species having venom up to 10 times more potent than that of cobras. A single drop of venom from certain highly venomous species could kill multiple humans. However, not all bites inject venom (dry bites), and fatalities are relatively rare when medical treatment, including timely antivenom administration, is received. Sea snake bites can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, stiffness, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, and in severe cases, respiratory paralysis leading to death if untreated. Immediate medical attention is critical for survival after a bite.