Are there any snakes in hawaii?

With a worm-like appearance, the brahminy blind snake has fooled many people into thinking that there are no land-dwelling snakes in Hawaii. Blind snakes are non-venomous Hawaii natives that pose no threat to people. read more

Small but extremely venomous—a relative of the cobra, it weighs less than a guava but its poison can be lethal—it’s rarely seen in the Pacific off of Hawaii’s fabled beaches and we can’t find any record of someone being bitten by one in Hawaiian waters. read more

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. read more

Unfortunately, people do smuggle snakes into Hawaii as pets, then get bored of them and release them into the wild. In January of 2016, workers found a 2-foot snake near Honolulu Airport. There were also a couple of snakes captured in July 2011. Namely, a 9-foot boa constrictor and 7-foot albino Burmese python. read more