Snake Island, Brazil

In number 2 position of 10 places that are off-limits to ordinary public is the Snake Island. Originally known as Ilha da Queimada Grande, the island is located off the coast of the state of São Paulo. Its home to one of the most deadly snake on the planet, the Golden Lancehead Viper or Bothrops.

The vipers’ existence was at risk and it was the only snake species on the island. Therefore the island was made off-limit to ordinary citizens. Only scientist and researchers are allowed into the area. In 1909 a lighthouse was constructed and for a long time the lighthouse keeper was the only inhabitant of the island. In 2015 a documentary on the Discovery Channel stated presently the population is stable with around 4000 Golden vipers living on the island.