10 Crazy Facts about Brazil

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10. Snake Island

Ilha da Queimada Grande is a small island located off the coast of Sao Paolo state. It is a home to Golden Lancehead Viper, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. How much venomous exactly is unknown, since nobody has lived long enough after getting bitten to be admitted to a hospital. Brazilian Navy is currently enforcing a ban on all visits to the island, deeming it too dangerous.

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