Rare, venomous sea snake spotted in southern California as experts watch for more sightings

Venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washes ashore in California's Orange County, first since 2018

It is believed a venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washed ashore in Orange County — something that has not happened in California since 2018.

Rare venomous sea snake spotted on Southern California beach for...

A rare and highly venomous sea snake was spotted on an Orange County beach, marking what could be the first confirmed sighting of the species in California in eight years. Jackie Aguilar was walking with her family at Crystal Cove last Friday night when they came across the unusual visitor on the sand. Video captured by Aguilar shows the small, dark-colored snake with a distinctive yellow underside wriggling near the waterline as members of the …

Venomous sea snakes may reach San Diego as ocean temperatures warm

Rare, venomous sea snake spotted in southern California as experts watch for more sightings

Snake expert Bruce Ireland said warmer ocean conditions could increase the chances of the highly venomous snakes appearing farther north.