The Small Asian Mongoose was found to commonly occur in most habitats on St Lucia, from around sea level to at least 550m, but is more abundant in wet and mesic forests than dry forests.
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There are at least 1 200 crocodiles found in the St Lucia estuarine system alone and is an important predator within aquatic systems in the area. Nile crocodiles will feed on fish, birds such as Pelicans, and wildlife such as monkeys, buck, hippos and other Nile crocodiles.
avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark. only use licensed taxis. do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery. leave valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box.
The beaches on the western side of the island front the tranquil turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and are favored for swimming and water sports, while the wild but beautiful eastern side churns with the more turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean, making it great for surfers and those who like the watch the waves.
Reduit BeachLucian beaches are relatively short, but with five miles of white sand on Rodney Bay, Reduit is the place for a long stroll by the shore and a swim in calm waters. One of the most popular beaches on the island, it is fronted by the Rex St Lucian Papillon and the Royal St Lucian hotels.
There are actually four types of snakes in St Lucia. You only need to worry if they are hungry and you are small !! If you stay in normal inhabited areas, you will not find any snakes. Thank you all for the reassurance!!
The official hurricane season is July to November, and although the risk of hurricanes is very small, there are also tropical storms in the Caribbean region in this period. April and May are often great times to visit as prices are much lower than earlier in the year but the weather is still very similar.
The wet weather makes beach time and strolling through town less enjoyable, but it's the heightened hurricane risk that really makes it the worst time to visit. St. Lucia's hurricane season generally runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, with the highest risk of hurricanes happening from August to October.
It is absolutely safe to go off resort in St.Lucia. Just use common sense as you would at home: don't go into dark alleys late at night, etc. The Sandals bus only goes between the 3 resorts, to go to the town you will need a taxi (or a couple of miles walk, depending which Sandals).