Are There Snakes in Costa Rica? Should You Be Worried?
Costa Rica has around 140 snake species, including the terciopelo, bushmaster and coral snakes. Here is where they live, how rare bites to visitors are, and how to stay safe.
Wildlife & Nature
Are There Snakes in Hawaii? Should You Be Worried?
Hawaii has no wild land snakes, only a harmless blind snake and the rare sea snake. Here is why the islands are snake-free, and which wildlife actually deserves caution.
Are There Snakes in Aruba? Should You Be Worried?
Aruba has three snakes: the endemic Aruba rattlesnake, the harmless santanero and the introduced boa constrictor. Here is where they live, how rare bites are, and how to stay safe.
Encountering Bears in Canada’s National Parks: How Realistic Is the Risk for Tourists?
Black bears, grizzlies and polar bears all live in Canada’s national parks, yet injuries to visitors are rare. Here is where encounters happen and how to handle them.
Are There Snakes in Bali? Should You Be Worried?
Bali has spitting cobras, kraits, pit vipers and pythons, mostly in rice paddies and villa gardens. Here is the real risk to visitors, where encounters happen and how to stay safe.
Are There Sharks in New Zealand?
New Zealand is home to great whites, makos, bronze whalers and dozens of smaller sharks, yet serious incidents are rare. Here is where they live and how to swim safely.
Are There Sharks in Bora Bora?
Bora Bora’s lagoon is full of blacktip reef sharks, lemon sharks and rays. Here is which species you will meet, how low the real risk is, and how to stay safe.