Ilha da Queimada Grande, Brazil
From series “Top 11 Dangerous Spots for Adrenaline-Seekers”
A visit to Ilha da Queimada Grande is a serious threat to life. This island located off the coast of Brazil is considered the most dangerous on the planet. That’s all because of a huge amount of snakes inhabiting it. The area of this tiny island is only 0.43 square km. Its territory is home to one of the most dangerous snakes in the world, the bothrops insularis, whose bite causes the almost instantaneous necrosis.
In recent years, the island lost a lot of people, among whom were both researchers and ordinary tourists, so visiting the island is officially prohibited now. Only experienced investigators with a special permit for scientists can land there. Ilha da Queimada Grande is not just an island, but also a unique protected scenic area. The island is under the protection of the state from 1985. That’s an incredibly beautiful place that would be a great resort.
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