The fer-de-lance, a small but exceedingly venomous snake, makes its home on St Lucia, as do tarantulas.
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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 number of intentional homicides registered in Saint Lucia in 2020 amounted to 52, the largest figure since at least 2010. When it comes to homicide rates, 2020 was also the deadliest year for the Caribbean country, with 28.3 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.
yes there are spiders on saint lucia....and all the other islands.....you will most likely never see one, let alone be bothered by one. You are more likely to be bothered by some big tourist....
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 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.