For tourists, Bali is always a pleasant city to stay. Who doesn’t get mesmerized with the beauty of the beaches, mountains and other natural tourist attractions? Bali is really popular among tourists, both the locals and foreigners.
Bali is also a home for a dog breed, Kintamani dogs. However, do you know that Bali is also home for some dangerous animals? Yes, wherever we go, we must be aware of the dangerous animals of that place so we can prevent the unpleasant conditions while visiting that place.
Despite the beauty of the places, Bali is home for these 5 dangerous animals. As a tourist or someone who plans to visit Bali, make sure you know about these dangerous animals so later you can prepare yourselves from these dangerous animals.
Not only in Bali, some places around the world also have their most dangerous animals too. Check the dangerous animals in South America and dangerous animals in Thailand. But now, let’s get to know the 5 dangerous animals in Bali you should stay away from!
This small animal has always been dangerous everywhere, not only in Bali. Even Komodo dragon will get mad if mosquitoes are getting too close to them.
Despite their small size, mosquitoes are dangerous as they may transmit some deadly diseases, as elaborated in diseases transmitted by mosquitos. Let’s just name the two deadly diseases transmitted by mosquitoes: Zika and dengue fever. Read more about Zika virus in Zika virus infected the animals in South America: will it spread to entire world.
If you are concerning about your health while traveling to Bali, then
you should start to prepare either malaria tablets, or some mosquitoes
repellant sprays. You can also do some preventions, such as wearing
long-sleeved tops and trousers. Also, try to avoid slow-flowing water sources
and staying there during the evening.
Bali is full of beaches and it is almost impossible not to spend time swimming there. Jellyfish is quite common in the waters of Bali, but they are not dangerous and only a bit painful. Jellyfish might not be the most dangerous animal in Bali you should be worried about, but don’t ever underestimate it.
There will be occasionally a group of poisonous jellyfish, specifically the purple jellyfish. They are poisonous and harmful. Before you swim in any water in Bali, make sure to ask the locals about the jellyfish warnings. You can also consider wearing a rash guard to prevent stings from jellyfish too!
Sea snakes are the common inhabitants of waters in Bali, including the venomous ones. You should be really careful with this animal, especially when you have your children with you. Your children may mistake the sea snake as a new toy.
One bite from a sea snake in Bali can be deadly and so far there is no cure yet. If you see any sea snake, never ever touch it as it is extremely poisonous. Even when it is dead, it still can bite because of its persistent bite reflex.
Sea snake is also considered as one of the most dangerous sea creatures too! Stay away from it!
Besides sea snakes, there are also land snakes. Bali is also a home for poisonous snakes living on land. Bali has several species of venomous snakes, such as King Cobra, Spitting Cobra, pythons and many more.
Just make sure to avoid areas where they usually reside, such as forests and make sure to wear shoes and long trousers if you have to explore areas where snakes reside. Get to know more about the other venomous snakes in Indonesia.
You might think that monkeys are cute. Yes, they are cute if they’re not disturbing. Bali is home for monkeys, the most famous place for seeing monkeys is the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud.
This place is also famous for having some monkeys stolen the tourists’ belongings and eat flower offerings daily. Indonesia is homes for many species of monkeys. Get to know more about monkey species in Indonesia.
If you’re animals’ lover, you’re supposed to respect their natural habitat. Never ever try to fill the monkeys with food only for taking pictures with them. The monkeys will be aggressive and they might steal your belongings, such as your sunglasses or phones.
Another thing you shouldn’t do is smiling at the monkeys! Showing your
teeth will be interpreted as the way to fight them. Do not ever show your teeth
to those monkeys! Monkeys in Bali are able to give you rabies. That’s why
always try to keep a distance from those creatures.