Snake Island
An island about 33 km away from the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil , named as Snake Island. This island is approximately 430,000 square metres in area. This island is full of the most venomous snakes. It is strictly forbidden for people to visit this island. There are around 4,000 snakes at this island. Golden Lancehead is one of the world's most venomous snake is also found on this island. This snake is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). This snake has a light yellowish brown colour on its underside. Golden Lancehead snakes are responsible for the most human deaths in north and south America. It is said that this snake can kill around 50 people with one gram of its poison. This island is mainly known for Golden Lancehead snakes. This island is very dangerous for humans, due to thousands of venomous snakes. That's why people are not allowed to go there.
History of Snake Island
In 1909, Brazil government constructed a lighthouse at snake island, which is used to kept ships away from there. The responsibility of the maintenance of this lighthouse was given to a family. But unfortunately, that family could not escape from the snakes. After the death of all the members of that family, the Brazilian government completely made the lighthouse automated. After that incident, Brazilian Navy completely banned this island for public and the only people who are allowed in the island are research teams who receive waivers to collect data.
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