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Discover the regions on Earth where snakes are not found

Snakes are the most versatile species, with over 3,000 species, and are found on almost all continents and almost in all kinds of environments from deserts to rainforests. They can thrive in most climates and various habitats. According to the reports, there are many parts of Earth that exhibit a remarkable absence of snakes, and this can be attributed to various factors such as geographic isolation, extreme climatic conditions, or adverse environmental conditions that make survival hard for them. The regions themselves are an exception to the rule since the conditions here cannot favor the existence of snakes.
Some such areas include Antarctica, New Zealand, Ireland, and most of the Pacific islands. In many of these regions, strong laws and the natural barriers in place have resulted in snakes never establishing themselves to begin with; thus, one finds unique ecosystems in danger of introduction of non-native species otherwise. Explore more about the places where snakes are not found.
Snake-free places on the Earth
Antarctica
Antarctica is the only continent that is snake-free on Earth as per reports. This is because the continent has an extremely cold climate. Thus, Antarctica is inadmissible for the snaky reptiles that are cold-blooded. Snakes are ectothermic, meaning that they regulate their body temperature through external sources of heat. Snakes could not survive in Antarctica since the environment has ice and snow, and the extreme coldness is such that reptiles would not be able to find warmth for them to work.
Antarctica does have other wildlife including seals, penguins, and marine mammals. However, this list does not include reptiles, which snakes belong to.
New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the very few countries in the world that is entirely snake-free, which is because it is relatively isolated in the South Pacific. Geographically, New Zealand is separated by huge oceans, and isolation did not allow snakes to naturally migrate to the island nation. Although sea snakes, including the Yellow Lipped Sea Krait and Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake, can occasionally be seen in the waters around New Zealand, they do not live on land.
New Zealand has very strict laws regarding the importation and keeping of snakes within the country, whether as pets or in zoos. This is to preserve the unique ecosystem of the country and to avoid any ecological imbalance that might be caused by the introduction of non-native species.
Ireland
Ireland is also one country that has no snakes, and fossil records show that snakes never colonized the island. Snakes are absent in Ireland because of its chilling climate and historical geographical separation from the main lands on the continent according to the reports. Snakes in their nature need warmer climates to conserve their body temperatures because Ireland has a temperate climate that is not healthy for snakes to survive. Snakes are not native to Ireland; however, some species exist in zoos or kept as pets but don’t occur naturally.
It is so interesting and mythical that snakes have never been found in Ireland, where popular legends or stories explain that might have been due to a historical event or because of Saint Patrick’s influence.
Greenland
Greenland is an Arctic country with no native snakes. Because it’s not favorable due to its unfriendly climate, long winters, and little sunshine that the snake species don’t find friendly because snakes are cold-blooded animals surviving well in warm conditions. Even though there is no snake species known to be originally found in the country of Greenland, people are permitted to keep domesticated snakes under local authority permissions.
This has resulted in stringent laws on importing and even owning the exotic pets to conserve the sensitive ecosystem of the Arctic and not have the alien species disturb the fragility of the ecosystem in that area.
Iceland
Snakes can’t be found in Iceland because the weather is extremely unforgiving and biting. Geothermal activities coupled with volcanic soil make most of the reptiles inapplicable to the environment of the island. However, there are some that call the sand snakes of Iceland. Actually, these are not snakes but mere wind formations on sand. Snakes could not survive the cold environment of Iceland, and no record of snakes exists in this island, neither as a native species nor an established population.
Alaska
Alaska, being very much north, lacks native snake populations. The winters are long, and the light is scarce here, making the survival of the cold-blooded animals like snakes extremely difficult. There have been instances of nonnative snakes, but they are a result of escapes from pets in some cases; they are never established populations. Snakes cannot be seen throughout the year in this harsh environment, and the only reptile species in Alaska is the sea turtle, which lives in warmer ocean waters. There are no snakes in Alaska because the state has a cold climate and there is no place there where snakes might live.
Hawaii
The other snake-less place is Hawaii. Hawaii is a group of islands located in the central Pacific. Snakes cannot access these islands through geographical isolation. The surrounding ocean barriers contribute majorly to how snakes do not reach these islands. Although some sea snakes occasionally appear offshore of Hawaii; they are non-land reptiles. Hawaii has also established very strict laws banning the importation and possession of snakes as it strives to protect its delicate ecosystem and ensure no non-native species is introduced into the system to cause a mismatch of the native wildlife.
Cook Islands
According to the reports, no snakes are found in Cook Islands, South Pacific. Isolation is one aspect that has seen many of the islands in the Pacific have no snakes. The flora and fauna diversity present on the islands vary from those of areas that comprise snakes. In the Cook Islands, the uniqueness of the place from the ecologic perspective emanates from their snakeless characteristic.
Cape Verde
Cape Verde is an island country off the west coast of Africa. It has no native species of snakes in its islands and is one of the few regions without snakes. Apart from having no snakes, Cape Verde has few venomous animals, making it a relatively safe destination for travelers. It has become a favorite tourist destination for people who want to have a snake-free holiday because of its lack of snakes and other dangerous wildlife.
Pacific Islands
Apart from the Cook Islands and Cape Verde, there are many other Pacific Islands, including Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands, which are snake-free. This is because the islands have isolated ecosystems that have never been colonized by snakes. Though some of the islands have sea snakes in their surrounding waters, they do not have any native land snakes on them. Geographically, the regions are cut off, so snakes cannot naturally migrate there.
Snake-free regions on Earth highlight the fascinating interplay between geography, climate, and ecological balance. From Antarctica’s icy terrain to the isolated Pacific islands, these places remain untouched by snakes, offering unique ecosystems and insights into the adaptability of wildlife. Whether due to natural barriers or stringent conservation laws, these areas provide a safe haven from snakes, making them intriguing destinations for those seeking a reptile-free environment.
Credit: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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The victims were part of a convoy of vehicles being escorted by the military from Damboa to Maiduguri.
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