In recent days, several ion beaches in the ballet have seen how their usual calm was broken after reports of numerous snakes in tourist areas, mainly in Ibiza and a form. Since you intensified among foreign travelers British average outlets devoted vast articles to this phenomenon. As soon as you indicate, fear grows among swimwear, and comprehension expressed Lavans to enjoy the sea and sand, fearing a meeting with these reptiles.
An explanation of the increase in the number of snakes in this area is associated with the import of decorative olive trees from the mainland. Eggs from several spices of snakes accidentally travel on these trees, contributing to the creation of the growing population on Ibiza and the form. According to the latest data provided About 3800 snakes were captured only in 2024.: More than 3,000 in ibits and almost 800 in the form. This figure is a significant increase.
The raised alarm is especially obvious in the headings of the subjects of the British taboys, which spent on a real “plague”, which devastates the sum of the cult beaches of these tourist islands. Several British visitors reported that they feel “too scared to swim”, creating the perception of forests on social networks and tourist websites. This information even more failed and, according to local messages, were Noticeable decrease in the number of visitors in some famous baysField
The tourist sector, the main driver of the local economy, carefully monitors the situation. Despite the fact that there is no official data confirming the dramatic fall in tourism, which can be fear of snakes, there are reports of travelers who prefer to choose other beaches or even change Egia plans. The ballet authorities strengthened their efforts to capture snakes using networks and traps, and conduct information campaigns to calm both residents and visitors, emphasizing that the discovered species have no danger to people.
One of the most striking aspects of this phenomenon is the attractiveness of large samples. Biologists in the recent region confirmed the opening of a horseshoe -shaped snake (hippo horseshoe (hemorrhoids) in size of 1.8 meters, breaking a world record for this type. This conclusion, which you confirmed, Spanish research groupsWho study, whether the island environment and the lack of natural predators in unusual growth of a submetrian contributed.
The proliferation of snakes in the Balearcas is not an anulated phenomenon in Europe. A random transfer of species from international trade in decorative plants or building materials is one of the main methods in which foreign species spread to the island environment. A The authorities in Spain are rippled checks and control of protocols To supply plants to reduce these risks and protect local biodiversity. Biology experts emphasize the importance of maintaining visitors, but without causing excessive anxiety.
In response to a growing concern, a campaign was launched to increase awareness in order to inform the public about responsible behavior in case of observation and remind them that most of the detected snakes are not poisonous to people. Thus, the presentation of the snakes on the beaches of Ibitsa and forms is a problem that caused public debate and international Kovg, today Italian media have met what is happening, especially with the approach of summer and the influence of international tourists. Although this phenomenon is solved from different sides, caution is recommended, and people are recommended to remain communicated, continuing to enjoy one of the most iconic festive relapse of Spain.