Illegal Visits To Maria Islands A Threat To World's Rarest Snake

Illegal Visits To Maria Islands A Threat To World's Rarest Snake

The Saint Lucia National Trust (SLNT) has expressed concern about the threat to the unique species on the Maria Islands Nature Reserve from people visiting the Reserve illegally. The SLNT disclosed that the islets are closed to visits by the public due to the threat, including a recently identified invasive parasite that could detrimentally impact the Saint Lucia Racer, the world’s snake. Visiting Maria Island without permission from the Trust i…