1. The Dubois' sea snake is one of the most venomous species of sea snakes in the world, with a potentially lethal bite.
2. This species of sea snake has an unusual method of breathing, with a valve-like mechanism in its nose that allows it to take in air without swallowing water.
3. Dubois' sea snakes are highly adapted for life in the open ocean, with flattened tails that make them excellent swimmers and eyes that are specially adapted to see in low light conditions.
4. These snakes are named after the Dutch herpetologist Marcel Dubois, who first described the species in 1986.
5. Dubois' sea snakes are found in the waters around Indonesia, Malaysia, and northern Australia, and are considered to be endangered due to habitat loss and accidental capture in fishing nets.
