Our Spooky World: Ilha De Queimada Grande (AKA Snake Island)To anyone unlucky enough to stumble upon
Our Spooky World: Ilha De Queimada Grande (AKA Snake Island)To anyone unlucky enough to stumble upon this island unwittingly it would, at first glance, seem to be yet another one of Brazil’s paradise’s. However, in reality this island is Ilha De Queimada Grande, and it is filled with deadly snakes. There are so many snakes on this island that scientists have estimated that there is one snake every square meter. And they are not your ordinary garden snakes. No, the majority of the snakes are Golden Lancehead Vipers. These Vipers are one of the most deadly snakes in the entire world. There are an estimated 2,000-4,000 on the island.If one wants to visit this island they have to receive a special permit from the Brazilian government. Due to the high concentration of poisonous snakes on the island, the government also requires that a doctor be present for any of the allowed visits. (Source: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/snake-infested-island-deadliest-place-brazil-180951782/?no-ist) -- source link
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