Viral Video: Man Films Huge Sea Snake Swimming Up To Him

"Sea snakes normally avoid humans but this time of year they become very active, sexually frustrated and potentially aggressive"

Australian YouTuber Brodie Moss was paddle boarding when he came across the hair-raising sight of a sea snake swimming up to him. The video, which he shared on Instagram two days ago, shows the snake displaying uncharacteristically bold behaviour as it swims up to the paddle board. While sea snakes generally avoid humans, Mr Moss explained that they tend to become "sexually frustrated and potentially aggressive" this time of year.  “aurrrr how intimidating is this ????????” australians aren't real people pic.twitter.com/ZA74EivkAs That's a sea snake, some can dive down to 250 meters (800 ft), chill underwater for 8 hours, and can be incredibly venomous depending on which species. Interestingly enough it's been reported that in Australia, no one has actually been killed by one. Snakes being able to swim just don't sit right with me No way I'd be having a cheerful little meeting with that danger noodle I find it funny Australia got the stereotype of being dangerous when tbh I find animals in America way more scary lol "Sea snakes normally avoid humans but this time of year they become very active, sexually frustrated and potentially aggressive as they search for a mate," he wrote while sharing the video which is equal parts scary and fascinating.  The YouTuber added that the snake in his video appeared from the ocean floor and followed him around before disappearing. Footage shows the reptile even placing its head on the paddle board for a few moments before turning around and swimming away.