The olive sea snake is a peaceful animal that travels along the reefy sea bottoms of the tropics in search of small prey. Its potent venom makes it one of the most poisonous snakes in the world, but its placid disposition means human bites are uncommon.
Like distance from your subject, the angle you shoot from has also probably become a habit. Get low, get high. Get overhead. Stand on a chair or a bed. You'll be amazed how just changing your angle can dramatically alter your photos.