News
Snake encounter raises concerns over possible wildlife smuggling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A photo taken of a snake that was captured at the weekend by an employee of an earth-moving company on Tortola and posted on Facebook has been attracting numerous comments, including concerns of possible smuggling of wildlife into the territory and the dangers of such activity.
Public urged not to kill “indigenous snake”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands public is urged not to kill its indigenous snake, the Caribbean Boa – a snake that is considered harmless and rare.