| Hawaii, nicknamed the Aloha State boasts of being | | | | the King Cobra. These aqua snakes are closely |
| home to around 28 varieties of reptiles. However, six | | | | related to the another group of snakes that belong |
| among the 28 species are endemic to the state of | | | | to the Elapidae family that includes the King Cobra |
| Hawaii. These six species include sea snakes and five | | | | also found in tropical and sub-tropical areas such as |
| different types of turtles. However, the conservation | | | | South East Asia and East Asian countries including |
| of these indigenous species has become difficult in | | | | India and Bangladesh. However since these snakes |
| the islands since animals are being exported and | | | | have over millions of years evolved from the |
| imported by some people. The government is | | | | terrestrial snake to adapt to a complete aquatic |
| endeavoring to launch an awareness program to | | | | lifestyle they are better categorized into a separate |
| save these indigenous species. | | | | family called Hydrophiidae that share some qualities |
| The Hawaiian Islands experience different amounts | | | | with snakes in the Elapidae, but the main difference is |
| of rainfall. The climatic condition of the island, its | | | | they live most of their lives in the water. The snake |
| topography and remoteness has provided a good | | | | possesses a tail with an oar like structure which helps |
| atmosphere for these types of endemic species to | | | | it in swimming. Their bite could be fatal, so it is better |
| breed and multiply. There are a number of endemic | | | | not to disturb them. Among the other endemic |
| species of plants and vegetation in the island due to | | | | Hawaii State reptiles are the 5 types of turtles. Olive |
| its climate and geographic position. The names of the | | | | Ridley Turtles dwell in groups. Olive Ridleys are |
| endemic Hawaii State reptiles include Yellow-bellied | | | | characterized by small heads, and their shells are |
| Sea Snake, Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Sea Turtle, | | | | grey. The shells are 2 feet long and offer great |
| Leatherhead Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle and Loggerhead | | | | protection. These mainly eat shrimps, mussels and |
| Turtle. | | | | crabs. Unfortunately they have been declared as one |
| The yellow-bellied snake is scientifically known as the | | | | of the endangered species. |
| Pelamis Platurus and is actually more venomous then | | | | |