![SNAKE SIGHTING [24TH MARCH 2026] - The Forestry Department within the Ministry of Agriculture is urging the public to exercise caution and follow proper safety guidelines when encountering the fer de lance snake. The species, Saint Lucia’s only venomous snake, has been increasingly sighted near residential areas, raising public concern. However, officials are warning against the unlawful and dangerous killing of the animal, noting that such actions threaten both wildlife and human safety. Shyne Savory has that report.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A SNAKE
SNAKE SIGHTING [24TH MARCH 2026] – The Forestry Department within the Ministry of Agriculture is urging the public to exercise caution and follow proper safety guidelines when encountering the fer de lance snake. The species, Saint Lucia’s only venomous snake, has been increasingly sighted near residential areas, raising public concern. However, officials are warning against the unlawful and dangerous killing of the animal, noting that such actions threaten both wildlife and human safety. Shyne Savory has that report.
