snake eels family

How Big Do Tessalata Eels Get?

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The reported length of the Tessalata Moray Eel varies quite a bit with a typical reported length of about 6 feet, but with some reporting lengths upwards of 9 feet in length. Where do Tessalata eels live? These eels originated from Sri Lanka and can get quite large. Since they are one of the larger … Read more

Which Eels Are Poisonous?

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moray eels , as well as many other eel-like fish of the order Aguilliformes, have toxic proteins in their blood. They are usually referred to as ichthyotoxins, which simply means “fish poisons.” They are among the oldest toxic substances from marine critters known to mankind. Are eel bites poisonous ? Moray eels aren’t poisonous , … Read more