If various types of snakes were introduced in large quantities it could pose as a threat to the unique environment. The Island Blind snake and the Yellow-bellied sea snake are the two species of snakes found in the Hawaiian Islands.
The most common is the Island Blind snake, which originates from the Philippines. Contrary, the Yellow-bellied sea snake carries highly potent venom, just like most other sea snakes.
Luckily, it is rather infrequently these snakes visit Hawaiian waters. Sadly, there are individuals who smuggle snakes into Hawaii and for what reasons is unbeknown to us and could cause a state crisis. Also, many are concerned about ships porting on the island from other countries like Guam bringing snakes to the island by accident.
Snakes were found near the Honolulu Airport and a large boa constrictor years ago, it is still a mystery as to how this massive snake ended up on the island but authorities took care of the situation and have buckled down on controlling what is making it onto the island. Other than that, with a little be of caution much predatory danger can be avoided. Surrounded by deep blue oceans and adorned with vast, lush landscapes, Hawaii is a tropical paradise and vacation destination.
While snakes and spiders are probably not topping the list of things that come to mind when people think about Hawaii, the islands are home to a variety of spiders and only two indigenous species of snakes.
A distant cousin of the cobra, the yellow-bellied sea snake is a highly poisonous marine reptile that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. Luckily for tourists and the local Hawaiian people, the yellow-bellied sea snake does not pose much of a threat. Sightings of the yellow-bellied sea snake are rare and bites to people are even less common since the slithering swimmer is more timid than aggressive.
With a worm-like appearance, the brahminy blind snake has fooled many people into thinking that there are no land-dwelling snakes in Hawaii.
A baby blind snake is only about two inches long and grows to approximately six inches as an adult, making it one of the smallest snakes in North America. Blind snakes are non-venomous Hawaii natives that pose no threat to people.
The brown tree snake is a non-native, mildly venomous, highly aggressive and unwelcome invasive species of snake that presumably made its way to Hawaii via aircraft from Guam. Hawaiian officials strive to protect their native species by carefully screening all incoming aircraft and visitors for snakes and by forbidding locals and visitors from keeping pet snakes of any species. Similar in appearance to the brown recluse, the brown violin spider is common to Hawaii.
Bites from the brown violin spider are poisonous but rarely fatal. Accordingly, it's a class C felony to possess or transport snakes in Hawaii. Since many in Hawaii have never even seen a snake, they are especially captivating on the black market, where snakes often arrive in shipping packages or hidden in luggage.
The state has a progressive amnesty program, however, which allows illegal animals to be turned in no questions asked. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture emphasizes that " Animals turned in under amnesty will not be euthanized.
Tuesday's snake sighting is the second in just over a month for the island of Oahu. In late September, a 5-foot long boa constrictor was run over on the Pali Highway. It's not clear where either of these snakes came from, but investigators hope they are freak incidents and not a growing trend.
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