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Perched perilously is the Ilha da Queimada Grande in Brazil. Witness the hair-raising sight of hundreds of snakes coiled amidst the foliage. Many have ventured here, only to meet their demise at the fangs of these serpents.
Embarking on a Brazilian odyssey, confronting the eerie realm of the world's most venomous snakes
Ilha da Queimada Grande, situated approximately 90 miles off the coast of São Paulo, appears deceptively enchanting at first glance.
Almost every Brazilian is familiar with this island, yet few would ever dream of setting foot here. Housing 2,000 to 5,000 golden lancehead vipers, one of the most perilous snake species worldwide.
This island stands 206m tall, spans 43ha, and is devoid of any human inhabitants. Between 1900-1920, a few dared to reside here, only to vanish without a trace.
Anyone who sets foot here, even with the slightest error, meets their demise. Therefore, the lighthouse on the island must be automated.
According to a local tale, the last person to tend to the lighthouse, along with his entire family, met their tragic end when a snake slithered through a window and fatally bit them all.
The venomous snakes on Ilha da Queimada Grande can claim a life within an hour. Local legends recount horrific fates of wanderers on the island.
Rumors tell of an unfortunate fisherman who ventured onto the island in search of bananas. His lifeless body was discovered the next day in his boat, surrounded by blood and snake bites.
While some believe that pirates brought snakes to the island to safeguard their treasure, in reality, the island's snake population flourished over thousands of years without human intervention.
By Nguyễn Hưng/Tuổi Trẻ
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Reference: Travel guide on Mytour
MytourNovember 10, 2017
