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Why did the Brazilian government make it illegal to visit the island, "Ilha da Queimada Grande?"

Question #149332. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 13 2023.
Originally posted May 13 2023 6:39 PM.

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Snake Island, or Ilha da Queimada Grande is a 43 hectare (106 acre) island in the Atlantic Ocean.

The critically endangered golden lancehead pit viper ("Bothrops insularis") is only found on the island. These venomous snakes represent a public danger.

So the island is closed to the public to protect both the snake population and people.

link https://wiki2.org/en/Ilha_da_Queimada_Grande+Newton

May 13 2023, 6:44 PM
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