Usage Note
Meeresnatter refers to true sea snakes (Hydrophiinae); they do not occur in German waters but are encountered in diving and travel contexts. Highly venomous yet rarely aggressive; familiar from documentaries and Red Sea dive briefings.
Examples
"Meeresnattern sind hochgiftig, aber meist sehr scheu."
Natural Translation
Sea snakes are highly venomous but usually very shy.
Literal Translation
Sea-snakes are highly-venomous but mostly very shy.

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