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Ilha da Queimada Grande, more commonly referred to as Snake Island, is an island off the coast of Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean. The island became famous for its abundant snakes, hence the name "Snake Island." It is administered as part of the municipality of Itanhaém in the State of São Paulo.
Aug 26, 2022 · This mysterious island, also known as Ilha da Queimada Grande, is so dangerous that Brazil has made it illegal for anyone to visit. And the danger on the island comes in the form of the golden lancehead pit vipers – one of the deadliest snakes in the world.
Jun 25, 2014 · Brazil's Ilha de Queimada Grande is the only home of one of the world's deadliest, and most endangered, snakes.
Mar 27, 2023 · Ilha da Queimada Grande, known colloquially as “ Snake Island,” is a jut of oceanic rock that measures some 43 hectares (106 acres), and most people — including decision-makers in the Brazilian government — consider it uncommonly treacherous.
May 17, 2024 · Snake Island is a small, forested island off the coast of Brazil that writhes with thousands of venomous vipers. The snakes, which grow up to 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) long, are golden lancehead...
Jul 17, 2015 · Welcome to Snake Island | Brazil. Birds seeking shelter from the rain encounter even a bigger problem when they land on snake island! Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSubscribe ...more.
Jul 21, 2016 · Discover Snake Island (Ilha da Queimada Grande) in Brazil: Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, Brazil’s Snake Island has a frighteningly apt nickname.
Less than 100 miles away from Sao Paulo, Brazil, is Snake Island, or Ilha de Queimada Grande in Portuguese. The island is infested with snakes and is home to one of the deadliest snakes in the world, the golden lancehead viper.
The deadly golden lancehead snakes living on Snake Island have fast-acting venom which cause a range of nightmarish symptoms.
Jul 6, 2022 · Located about 20 miles off the Brazilian coast, south of the city of São Paulo, the roughly 100-acre island is home to approximately 3,000 of the vipers, creating one of the highest population...
