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Snake Island, Brazil

Just off the coast of Brazil lies a small island that is home to one of the deadliest creatures on earth: the golden lancehead viper. This snake is so venomous that just one bite can kill a human within minutes. It is said that its poison can even melt human flesh.

The island, known as Snake Island, is uninhabited by humans and is home to thousands of these snakes, roughly five per square meter. In addition to the golden lancehead viper, Snake Island is also home to a number of other dangerous creatures, including the Brazilian rattlesnake and the boa constrictor. These snakes are not as deadly as the golden lancehead viper, but they can still pose a serious threat to humans.