Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach

Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach

A yellow-bellied sea snake found alive in the sand dunes at the southern end of Ōmaha Beach, north of Auckland, is dead after being attacked by a dog and...

Dead venomous snake found at beach

Yellow-bellied sea snakes are native to New Zealand. PHOTO: DOC A venomous sea snake found at a North Island beach appears to have been fatally bitten by a dog or bashed to death.

Venomous sea snake found at Auckland beach: Public urged to stay away

Native yellow-bellied sea snakes are venomous and can be highly aggressive.