Snake Island, Brazil

More often than not, a name can add a degree of mystery and intrigue to something. Two notable examples would be the previously-mentioned Room 39 and Area 51. With just a number, it kind of makes you wonder – curious, even – of what they have in store. Well, in other times, a name can also be enough to ward people away.

Such is the case with Brazil’s Snake Island. Located 93 miles away from Sao Paulo, Snake Island is known among locals as Ilha da Queimada Grande. It is a relatively small island, but if you consider that there’s at least one snake per square meter, Snake Island doesn’t feel so small anymore. Plus, the reptiles that call this place are usually half a meter long – and did we mention venomous? With that in mind, if you want to see the country’s exotic snakes, just go and visit the local zoos instead.