Jaraguá do Sul reports sightings of venomous jararaca snakes

A jararaca, one of Brazil’s most venomous snakes, has been sighted in the neighborhoods of Jaraguá do Sul, including Rio da Luz. Residents were startled by the size of a recently discovered specimen near a home.

Biologist Gilberto Ademar Duwe from the Jaraguá Foundation for the Environment (Fujama) explained that the increased temperatures in southern Brazil are causing snakes to emerge from their winter resting areas. The jararaca, which can reach approximately 1.20 meters in length, typically feeds on rodents, frogs, and lizards.

Authorities remind the public that killing wildlife is a crime under environmental law and advise citizens to contact rescue services like Fujama or the fire department when encountering these animals.