An unlikely tale, perhaps—yet Ireland is unusual for its absence of native snakes. It's one of only a handful of places worldwide—including New Zealand, Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica—where Indiana Jones and other snake-averse humans can visit without fear.
New Zealand: Safety for All
New Zealand may also be the safest country in the world for people who don't care for snakes. The country has no land snakes, though the waters around it occasionally host yellow-bellied sea snakes and kraits. In addition, New Zealand's natural beauty is unparalleled.
Norfolk Island is a very safe place to visit. There are no snakes on the island, and most of our spiders are harmless (even the big ones).
Hawaii has no native snakes. But, unfortunately, that doesn't mean it's snake-free. The islands have seen their fair share of snake species thanks to travel, stowaways, and illegal smuggling. However, Hawaii is far from overrun, in part, thanks to the fact that it's illegal to own snakes.
The three biggest countries without snakes are Ireland, Iceland, and New Zealand. Of course, there are also some states/places that don't have snakes, such as Alaska and Siberia. Only a few countries don't have any native snakes at all.
New Zealand is one of the only completely snake-free countries in the world. This is because snakes never evolved in New Zealand, and no snakes ever made their way across the ocean to make the islands their home.
It's a common misconception that New Zealand has no snakes, but it's not the truth. Marine snakes, or sea snakes, are seen regularly in the waters around northern New Zealand when warm subtropical currents carry them south from out of the tropics.
If you've ever been to Ireland, you might notice that the Emerald Isle is free from wild snakes. In fact, it's one of only a handful of countries in the world – including New Zealand, Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica – to have no native snake population!
There are three native snake species in the UK including one venomous snake. You're most likely to see them in the wild, or sometimes in your garden, during the warm weather.
Alaska is famous for its complete absence of snakes, something most people - especially people from venomous snake country - fully appreciate. There are no lizards, freshwater turtles, or snakes in Alaska. The only reptiles in Alaska are rare sightings of sea turtles.
South Australia
Most of the venomous tend to be in this area. This is because it receives large amounts of sun but at the same time allows for enough cover for protection. The Tiger snake is a species that represent South Australia.
The fierce snake is found throughout a remote area in southwest Queensland and northwest South Australia. They thrive amongst the harsh conditions of their arid, outback environment! They can vary in colouration, however, are typically a light brown, dark brown or a straw-like colour.
The inland taipan is the most venomous of any snake in Australia, and even in the world – even more than the popularly feared sea snakes. This extremely venomous snake species is endemic to semi-arid regions of central east Australia.
Brazil is the country with the largest number of species of snakes in the world. But do you know that there is a country in the world where there are no snakes? You read it right. Ireland is one country completely devoid of snakes.
The snake that claims the title of biggest snake in the world lives in the Amazon rainforests and swamps of Brazil. They are carnivores capturing their prey of wild pigs and deer by wrapping their tremendous bodies around them and squeezing until the prey is dead.
Key Points. 20 miles off the coast of Sao Paulo in southeastern Brazil, there's a small, uninhabited island called Ilha da Queimada Grande. It is known as Snake Island. Bothrups insularis, aka golden lancehead viper, does not exist anywhere else in the world except Snake Island.
Our only native snake is Scotland's sole venomous reptile. But the adder is a timid creature and unlikely to bite unless threatened. An adder's preferred defence is to hide in the undergrowth. But if a person gets too close, the adder will lash out to enable its escape.
But even amid all this natural diplomacy, one of the biggest questions visitors ask is: Are there snakes in Hawaii? Technically, yes—but not necessarily in the way you're probably thinking of. Hawaii is home to the Brahminy Blind Snake, a diminutive black snake that has a penchant for gardens.
Yes, there are three types of snakes in Norway, although they are not very common. The most common snake is the European adder (Vipera berus), which is the only venomous species found in Norway. Other snakes include the European grass snake (Natrix natrix) and the European smooth snake (Coronella austriaca).
West-African crocodiles are native to Ireland. West-African crocodiles usually live for about 45 years in the wild. The West-African crocodile is an expert hunter that will usually eat fish, smaller reptiles, birds and mammals.
According to Wales Online, there are only two snakes native to Wales: the adder and the grass snake. While grass snakes are large, harmless snakes which enjoy wetland habitats, venomous adders can be found basking in the summer heat along the coast.
Other islands that don't have snakes include New Zealand, Hawaii, Greenland, Iceland, and Antarctica.
Tasmania has three species of land snake: Tiger snake, Notechis scutatus. Lowland Copperhead, Austrelaps superbus. White-lipped snake, Drysdalia coronoides.
There are No Land Snakes in New Zealand
“Are there snakes in New Zealand?” is probably one of the most asked questions we receive when it comes to wildlife. Again, unlike Australia, there are no land snakes in New Zealand!
When you hear the term "dangerous animals," you tend to conjure images of venemous reptiles and clawed predators. But, there are no animals in Iceland that are dangerous, poisonous, venomous or harmful. There aren't any mosquitos, there are no snakes, and only one species of wasp.