Sea snake is not kosher according to Jewish dietary law. A reptile, not a fish. Only fish with fins and scales can be kosher, so sea snake is not kosher.

What is the scientific name of Sea snake?

The scientific name of Sea snake is Hydrophiinae.

Does Sea snake have fins and scales?

Sea snake does not meet the requirement of having both fins and removable scales. Leviticus 11:9-12 requires fish to have both fins and scales to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Sea snake sushi or sashimi?

No. Since Sea snake is not kosher, it should not be consumed in any preparation, including sushi or sashimi.

Where can I find more information about whether Sea snake is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Sea snake

Hydrophiinae

Not Kosher

No fins or scales

Fins No

Scales No

Description

Sea snakes are venomous marine reptiles of warm tropical waters in the Indian and Pacific oceans, common in coastal shallows, lagoons, and estuaries. They are absent from the Atlantic Ocean.

Sea snake in foreign languages

Scientific	Hydrophiinae
Hebrew	פתני הים
Arabic	غيدقاوات
Portuguese	Hidrofiíneos
German	Seeschlangen
Russian	Морские змеи
Turkish	Deniz yılanı
Chinese	海蛇亞科
Japanese	ウミヘビ亜科
Korean	바다뱀아과
Hindi	समुद्री सर्प
Bengali	সামুদ্রিক সাপ
Vietnamese	Rắn biển
Thai	งูทะเล

Warnings & Kosher Issues

A sea snake is a reptile, not a fish, so it is not kosher.
Sea snakes have some of the most potent venom of any snake, and the beaked sea snake is among the most dangerous.
All snakes are non-kosher under Jewish law.