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Gorgona: A Visit to the Deadly Snake Island

Gorgona: A Visit to the Deadly Snake Island

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Gorgona Island is known for its high density of fer-de-lance and coral snakes, making it one of the world's deadliest islands. Discover why this small Pacific island is home to so many venomous snakes and what life is like there. Explore its history and learn about those who were banished to the island.


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Examining the nature of the beast.

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Timeline

00:00:Gorgona: A Visit to the Deadly Snake Island

01:14:Why Gorgona is called Snake Island

02:36:The fer-de-lance

06:44:Human danger & prison history

08:38:Coral snakes of Gorgona

09:27:Tree-dwelling snakes & parrot snakes

11:26:Rare vine snake

12:42:Non-venomous hunters (boa constrictor)

13:35:Lesser-known endemic snakes

14:33:Why snakes thrive on Gorgona