How likely am I to see a snake in Bali?


How likely am I to see a snake in Bali? But don't worry, most travelers will not come across snakes during their stay in Bali. Obviously, there is a higher chance you see one in the jungle than in a touristic city as Canggu, but they can show up anywhere. So, either way, it is important to start your trip in Bali prepared.


Do you get crocodiles in Bali?

Crocodiles in Bali and Lombok were killed off by the mid-20th century, and later across Java. But they survived in more remote parts of the island nation. Salties are now being regularly sighted in Indonesia's densely populated island of Java, including in seas off Jakarta.


Which island has no snakes?

Some of the Pacific islands, like Tuvalu, Nauru, and Kiribati, don't have land snakes but do have local sea snakes. But most of those islands are pretty close together. Other island nations, like New Zealand, Greenland, Cape Verde, and Iceland, are largely too far away to have allowed snakes to take up residence there.


What is the most snake infested island?

Off the coast of Brazil, almost 93 miles away from downtown São Paulo, is Ilha da Queimada Grande, also known as “Snake Island.” The island is untouched by human developers for a very good reason. Researchers estimate that on the island live between one and five snakes per square meter.