The island of Keimada Grande, or, as it is also called, "Snake Island" appeared on our planet as a result of the detachment of a large part of the soil from the coast of Brazil. This event took place 11 thousand years ago. This place is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, has amazing landscapes and other advantages for the development of the tourism business, however, it was never destined to become a paradise for true connoisseurs of exotic holidays.
The danger of the island of Keimada Grande
As you may have guessed, an animal living here is a danger to visitors, namely the American spearhead snake (Bottrops), which is one of the most venomous on our planet. Her bite leads to paralysis of the body, it begins to rot, as a result of which the victim experiences unbearable pain. The result is almost always the same - a fatal outcome. Taking a photo against the background of such a creature is very dangerous.
Why is the island considered the most dangerous in the world? After all, there are many places with poisonous creatures. The answer lies in their number - there are more than 5000 of them. All snakes hunt daily, destroying various types of animals. Often, small beetles and lizards, which they wait in the trees, become their victims. The birds living on the island are a special delicacy for the Bottrops: after being bitten, the bird is paralyzed, so the chances of survival are zero.
In addition, snakes hunt down nest locations and kill chicks. There is never enough food for so many reptiles on the island, as a result of which their venom has become more poisonous. You can rarely see snakes near the water; they spend all their time in the forest.
Where did snakes come from on the island?
There is a legend according to which the pirates hid their wealth here. So that they could not be found, it was decided to populate the island with Bottrops. Their number was constantly increasing, and now these animals have become full-fledged masters of the island. Many tried to find the treasure, but the search ended either without results, or the seekers died from bites.
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There are known stories that give goosebumps. There is a lighthouse on the island to warn tourists about the danger. Now it works automatically, but once it was done by the caretaker manually, who lives here with his wife and children. One night snakes made their way into the house, in fear the residents ran out into the street, but they were bitten by reptiles hanging from the trees.
One day, an angler discovered an island on the horizon and decided to taste various fruits and soak up the sun. He could not do this: after he went down to the island, the poor fellow was bitten by the snakes and he barely managed to reach the boat, where he died in agony. The body was found in the boat, and there was blood everywhere.
Rich people tried to drive the snakes from the island to make a plantation on it for growing bananas. It was planned to set the forest on fire, but it was not possible to implement the plan, since the workers were constantly attacked by reptiles. There was another attempt: the workers put on rubber suits, but the intense heat did not allow them to be in such protective equipment, as people were simply suffocating. Thus, the victory remained with the animals.
