Top 5 Facts About Sea Snake

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Sea Snake

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Hidden fangs

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Fragile and potent

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Evolution and venom

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Viviparous birth

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Freshwater dependency

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Top 5 Facts About Sea Snake

Sea Snake

Hidden fangs

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Fragile and potent

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Evolution and venom

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Viviparous birth

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Freshwater dependency

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