Puerto Vallarta authorities warned of the presence of sea snakes from Playa Oro to Playa los Muertos.
Because the venom of sea snakes is highly toxic, they ask tourists to take precautions and not enter the sea if there is a purple flag.
What to do if you see a sea snake on the beach?
The first thing to do if you see a sea snake on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta is to stay calm, stay away from the reptile, observe its behavior from afar and if it has hidden, do not try to chase it.
Another recommendation issued is not to try to capture it, kill it or touch the snake.
Once you are away from the sea snake, notify the authorities immediately, either the hotel managers or 911.
What are sea snakes like?
Sea snakes are a species of reptile that has adapted to living in the sea, their body is laterally compressed, which allows them to swim easily.
It is gray with yellow lines and can reach between 90 and 100 centimeters in length.
Why did sea snakes arrive on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta?
The Municipal Coordination of Civil Protection and Firefighters of Puerto Vallarta reported that the appearance of sea snakes on the beaches of the municipality is possibly due to the fact that they were affected by the red tide.
This species, they explained, prefers shallow waters near the coast.
Source: aztecajalisco
