The Infamous Snake Island

Tara Brown, a 60 Minutes reporter, arrives on Snake Island. Hidden in the trees, and camouflaged on the
ground, the Golden Lancehead Vipers - one of the top ten deadliest snakes in the world. Queimada Grande, located
off the coast of Brazil, is an enticing slice of paradise. This location, known as Snake Island, is, however, off-limits. All
are banned from landing here unless you have special clearance. 60 Minutes is the first Australian news organization
to be granted special access to the island. Their venom is five times more poisonous than that of their mainland
cousins and can even melt human flesh, making them some of the most venomous in the world.

Tara admits she was 'freaked out' at the prospect of dying from a snake bite on the reputedly god-forsaken
island, which is known to be teeming with thousands of the country's most dangerous snakes. And that reaction is
not at all surprising, as she's warned before stepping ashore that 'You are going to die screaming'.

The island has been dubbed "the most dangerous location on the planet" and is usually off-limits to humans.

Tara claims that these snakes are five times more venomous than their mainland cousins. 'I was terrified
because the vegetation is so dense that you don't know where to put your hands. It's very frightening.'

According to local legend, 'Snake Island,' which is far from emergency medical help and covered in high
densities of angry reptiles, is also the location of hidden treasure. But there really is something of great importance
there. The island, which is home to Brazil's deadly Golden Lancehead viper, is a source of venom that is now
apparently being used in groundbreaking medications. And that's why it's become a place of huge scientific
importance.