One of the world's most poisonous snakes has caused a stir in New Zealand, making its way to the snake-free country.
When the 90-centimetre yellow-bellied sea snake washed up at Dargaville, north of Auckland, locals rushed to the beach.
Police had to cordon off the area and stand guard.
Experts believe the snake caught a ride in currents, possibly from Tonga.
It is now recovering at an Auckland marine centre where Andrew Christie is the curator.
"We get three or four sightings a year, but usually when they come to shore they are dead or at death's door," he said.
Few sea snakes survive in New Zealand's cold waters.
The yellow-bellied sea snake is part of the cobra family.
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