Snake Island, also known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, is one of the rarest places on Earth where entry is strictly prohibited. Located off the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil, this island lives up to its name—it is completely overrun with snakes and uninhabitable for humans. The region is home to the critically venomous golden lancehead pit viper (Bothrops insularis), responsible for 90% of snake-related deaths in Brazil. This species, five times more venomous than its mainland relatives, dominates the entire island, making it estimated that a regular person could only survive for up to 2 days due to the reported density of 5 snakes per square meter.
Designated off-limits by the Brazilian government and Navy, Snake Island is a naturally protected area. It's said that flocks of birds accidentally venturing here are devoured by snakes within a matter of days. Covered entirely by forests, the island provides an ideal habitat for snake growth and population.
Remaining one of the world's most intriguing places, Snake Island continues to exude an eerie and captivating aura. Access to the island is granted only with special permission from the Brazilian government, usually for scientific research purposes.
Sinister tales surround the island, including accounts of a lighthouse-keeping family meeting their demise at the fangs of snakes and the grim discovery of a fisherman's body, consumed by the reptiles.
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