Sea snakes may slither in an endless supply of salt water, but contrary to the longstanding dogma, they don’t drink the "bath water." Instead, they seek out freshwater to quench their thirst.

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Sea Snakes Seek Out Freshwater To Slake Thirst Date: November 8, 2008 Source: University of Florida Summary: Sea snakes may slither in saltwater, but they sip the sweet stuff.

None gained appreciably, indicating they didn't drink, despite their thirst. But when the researchers freed the snakes to swim in freshwater tanks, most immediately drank significant amounts.

"Between March and October, it is possible to encounter a pygmy rattlesnake anywhere near bodies of freshwater like marshes, ...

Conceivably, some yellow-bellied sea snakes might go six or seven months without encountering any freshwater, the team writes, but they seem to be specially adapted to deal with this.

Michigan is home to a wide range of different animals, from freshwater crustaceans, venomous snakes and 1,000-pound mammals.

Pelagic yellow-bellied sea snakes spend their entire lives in the ocean, but cannot quench their thirst with sea water. Instead, they wait until it rains to drink fresh water, sometimes staying ...

He told Newsweek: "While most freshwater snakes are not venomous and don't cause any harm—except infections if they bite—venomous terrestrial and sea snakes can also often swim in freshwater.