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Are There Snakes in Hawaii? Should You Be Worried?

Green cliffs of the Na Pali Coast on Kauai meeting the Pacific Ocean

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.

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Categories Wildlife & Nature Tags Beach Safety, Hawaii, Island Travel, Snakes, Wildlife Safety

Are There Sharks in Bora Bora?

Turquoise lagoon of Bora Bora with Mount Otemanu rising behind the overwater bungalows

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.

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Categories Wildlife & Nature Tags French Polynesia, Island Travel, Sharks, Snorkelling, Wildlife Safety

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