After the last ice age, the Ilha da Queimada Grande island was separated from the Brazilian mainland; today, it is the only home to the highly venomous Golden lancehead snakes in the world

The remote Ilha da Queimada Grande, situated off the coast of Brazil, shelters a unique colony of golden lancehead vipers. These serpents have evolved potent venom due to their isolation caused by rising ocean levels. Their venom acts rapidly, making encounters hazardous for humans. Brazilian authorities enforce strict access rules to the island, emphasizing the need for special protection for…