Fatal Attraction: Scientists Blame Sea Snake Attacks on Sex Drive
The New York Times
Sea snakes aren’t angry when they aggressively swim at divers, scientists say. They’re just confused and looking to mate.
If you are ever scuba-diving and a six-foot-long sea snake comes storming out of the shadows, here is what you should know. First, remain calm. Though sea snakes rarely attack recreational divers, a venomous bite from one can quickly turn fatal, as it did for a trawler fisherman in Australia in 2018. Second, your best bet for survival when charged by a marine serpent is to resist the urges of flight or fight.More Related News