Beachgoers in Plettenberg Bay have been advised to steer clear of any sea snakes that might wash ashore, following recent warnings from local authorities.
This follows the recent appearance of a highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake at Plettenberg Bay’s Lookout Beach over the past week.Though it’s uncommon for these sea snakes to appear on local beaches – given their usual habitat in warmer tropical waters – the rough seas are likely responsible for their presence along the Garden Route.
CapeNature senior field marine ranger Chanel Hauvette explained that rough seas likely push the snakes from their warmer, tropical currents into colder waters, causing them to become hypothermic.Experts have cautioned beachgoers and the public against handling these pelagic snakes.Local snake expert Lloyd Mostert emphasised that although the snakes may appear immobile when washed ashore, it is not safe to handle them.
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